Union Suit

 

 

 

 

 

 

The original union suit was white (not red).  Color wasn't introduced to underwear till the 1950s.

Bathing was not common in the 1800s, so to keep clothes clean, a union suit was helpful.  These were worn even in 100 degree heat!

California 

Canada

Connecticut

Florida

Georgia

 

Illinois

Indiana

Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts

 

Michigan

Missouri

New Jersey

New York

Ohio

 

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

Washington DC

Wisconsin

Center Shopping Mall