"For these women, clothing was the first sign of a new American identity; seasoned relatives often bought newcomers American clothes, including shoes, on the day of their arrival" (9).
-Ladies of Labor, Girls of Adventure by Nan Enstad
Just liked this quote and how it related to my topic :)
I think that this is great quote to use in your paper! Nice find. Was this referring to a specific group of immigrant women in the factories?
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