1910: SEARS CATALOG: MCU Sears catalog pages, including taffeta, winter weight underwear, men's suits (1910 style). Mail

In 1910, fabric for women's clothing was affordable, but creating a full outfit required many yards. Winters were harsh, necessitating warm underwear due to unreliable heating. Men's suits were inexpensive, reflecting the economic conditions of the time.

In 1910, why did women require a significant amount of fabric for their clothing?

• To create elaborate and voluminous dresses

• To make multiple outfits from a single purchase

• To sell the extra fabric for profit

• To share fabric with family members

What was a common issue with heating during the winters of 1910?

• People preferred to use blankets instead

• Wood stoves and coal furnaces were unreliable

• Electric heaters were too expensive

• Gas heating was not yet invented

How did women in 1910 protect themselves from the cold?

• By wearing winter weight underwear

• By using electric blankets

• By staying indoors all winter

• By wearing multiple layers of dresses

What can be inferred about men's suits in 1910?

• They were very expensive

• They were affordable in terms of money

• They were only available to the wealthy

• They were made of poor quality materials

What is the main topic of the final section of the transcript?

• The popularity of men's suits

• The color of men's suits

• The cost of men's suits

• The design of men's suits