bread and roses

2024

Inspired by the 1912 textile mill workers' strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, this jacket is a warm invitation to explore, remember, and celebrate a pivotal chapter in US history. The appliqué pieces and text throughout the jacket encourage further research into moments often omitted from traditional historical narratives. The back features a partial map of 1910 Lawrence, highlighting textile mills and working-class neighborhoods by nationality. The front displays a "capital" padlock and a key with a "general strike" key tag. Embroideries reading "acquitted, they kissed" and "you never were as beautiful as you are now" embellish the sleeve and collar, while the inside reads "1912."

100% cotton fabric
100% wool batting

hand appliquéd
hand quilted
hand embroidered

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