WABASH CHORE COAT Whistles It is lightweight
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It is lightweight
with major catalog retailers carrying their own versions by the early 1940s and broadening access across the working population
has been used in workwear and hunting wear since the prewar period
highlighting the fabric's original purpose as a utility fabric rather than one used for its aesthetic qualities
WABASH CHORE COAT Whistles It is lightweightThe WABASH CHORE COAT was a popular work garment worn by Steam Locomotive crews in the early 20th Century. Its light weight and relative breathability meant it could be used to cover undergarments in hot conditions, such as those found while driving & firing a Steam Train without overheating. In the early 1900s, calico fabric surged in popularity, specifically they were targeted towards railroad workers and labourers. Coinciding with this, 'discharge