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Two men modeling jumpsuits, Seattle, December 1975

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Jumpsuits were invented in 1919 for parachutists to wear while jumping from planes, but they evolved beyond these origins. By the 1970s they had become part of the fashion landscape: worn on stage by Cher and Elvis, designs available from many high fashion houses, and popular both as sportswear and leisure garments. This image shows two men modeling jumpsuits decorated with logos of luxury car brands, available for purchase at the Bon Marché.

Caption information source: "Everything to know about the history of the jumpsuit," by Maude Bass-Krueger, Vogue Australia, retrieved from https://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/trends/everything-to-know-about-the-history-of-the-jumpsuit/image-gallery/e8ce55c35cd15d6d804a515bea4ca117
Caption information source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 18, 1975, page D6.
ID Number: 2000.107.19751200.5.09
Date: 1975
Creator(s): Webber, Phil H., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 35 mm.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.19751200.5.09, photo by Phil H. Webber
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