(Unknown wife 1905)Ladies' fashions in the early 1900s mixed opulence with practicality, as evidenced in the popularity of the shirtwaist, worn by increasing numbers of women entering the American workforce. In this gallery, pricey fabrics and large hats juxtapose with the harsh conditions of the factories in which the garments were made. Immigrant laborers often worked 14-hour days for less than $2 a day. In 1900, much of the everyday clothing was made at home, but ready made clothing was beginning to be sold in catalogs such as Sears. Clothing: Hat, Men's, Fine Felt Alpines, .48/each - Hat, Women's, French felt, untrimmed, .35/each - Men's coat, top coat, 6.98/each - Men's shirt, Eighmie, White, 1.00-2.00/each - Men's suspenders, "President" brand, .50/pair - Men's suit, worsted, 7.00-16.00/each - Men's underwear, blue ribbed, 1.00/suit (How much did it cost in Morris County, New Jersey? 1900)