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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2024 · 39 MIN

History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in St. Louis

from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX

This week, Valerie Battle Kienzle, author of "Ready To Wear...A History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in St. Louis" joins Sue Thomas to talk about St. Louis' amazing history in these areas. Did you know that St. Louis companies provided millions of shoes and boots to servicemen in both World War I and II? Or that a St. Louis company called Co-ed Frocks was the supplier of official Girl Scout uniforms for years? Or that buyers from the East Coast would travel to the STL to find out what the fashion trends would be for upcoming seasons? Yep! 

This week, Valerie Battle Kienzle, author of "Ready To Wear...A History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in St. Louis" joins Sue Thomas to talk about St. Louis' amazing history in these areas. Did you know that St. Louis companies provided millions of shoes and boots to servicemen in both World War I and II? Or that a St. Louis company called Co-ed Frocks was the supplier of official Girl Scout uniforms for years? Or that buyers from the East Coast would travel to the STL to find out what the fashion trends would be for upcoming seasons? Yep!

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