Paper Jumpsuit, 1966-1968
THF185294 / Paper Jumpsuit, 1966-1968
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Artifact Overview
The Scott Paper company's surprise success with its promotional paper dress started a trend for disposable fashion--other companies quickly jumped in. Mars of Asheville, a hosiery company, launched a colorful printed-paper fashion line in June 1966 under the label, Waste Basket Boutique. The company became the leading manufacturer of disposable fashion, producing over 80,000 garments each week at its height.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Jumpsuit
Date Made
1966-1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.84.1941
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum, donated to ATHM by Cathy Weller.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on label:
SIZE 4 - 6 TEENY / "WASTE BASKET BOUTIQUE" / by / MARS OF ASHEVILLE, N.C. / DO NOT WASH
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