Salt, 4×4 vehicle, men’s insulated bib overalls … just a few items you may have or wish you have when the roads look like this. The wonderful changing seasons! Winter can be beautiful and treacherous all at the same time.
This day in age though.. we have so much technology being used to forecast storms and give people time to prepare and for that we need to be thankful.
It brings a father great joy when he and his little one can dress alike… well… once again, Carhartt comes through. Now this little diaper cover will never wear out…so get ready to pass it around the family and put in the keepsake trunk.
Dads Carhartt unlined bib overalls will last quite awhile but he will need a new pair someday but little ones bottoms are here to stay… unless of course you have moths in your trunk.
When looking at the photo you quickly realize the workers from 100 years ago are wearing bib overalls just like many workers do today. Think of the changes in how we do our jobs, the tools and the technology behind all of it and then you just have to laugh at how this piece of work clothing,the men’s denim bib overalls, has not become outdated.
Overalls date back to the 18th century and were first called “slops,” according to costume historian Sandra Ros Altman.
Overalls have clothed Americans at work and play since the 1700s, becoming a national icon in the process.
Farmers, carpenters, railroad and factory workers adopted bib overalls as their uniform praising its deep and numerous pockets designed to hold tools of all shapes and sizes. The design allowed for freedom of movement in almost any work situation. It was this uniform that became a symbol of America’s fighting spirit as the country struggled to rebuild itself after the devastating stock market crash of 1929.
early 1900s. Railroad workers sit on a handcar
When you think of a brand like Carhartt, lined bibs or insulated overalls comes to mind. Several years ago Carhartt decided to listen to the suggestions of their customers and offer a full line of work shirts and casual shirts. Allot of color and variety is shown here and every season they add new choices.
It is all of fun to retail this line of clothing. It never gets boring. If you know of Carhartts reputation for quality and durability … trust it again for new products.
Technology not needed? Only when we are discussing the work clothing best suited for railroad workers. Men’s denim bib overalls have remained virtually the same since the days this picture was taken. But all else has changed drastically. Think of how hydraulic machines and lasers have made hard tasks much simpler and precise, not to mention less back breaking.
If Hamilton Carhartt could see the high tec machines of 2010 wouldn’t he be amazed. Hamilton, the founder of Carhartt clothing, began in 1889 manufacturing work bibs. I for one would love to see the sewing machines used in those days.
Why do we enjoy looking at country things? Why does a beautiful sunset make us feel good? The answer is aesthetics.
Aesthetics is the outward appearance: the way something looks, especially when considered in terms of how pleasing it is.
We decorate our homes with “stuff” that has no use, that are just for looking at. Why? I think it is because these things make us think of other times or places. They disconnect us from here and now and take our focus. The important thing when choosing “stuff” to decorate with is to figure out where it will lead a viewers mind and will that produce a pleasant feeling in them. This simple display of a barrel of flowers and a watering can lead a person to a feeling that this will be a place that is comfortable and homelike. Not all fancy and high tech. Guess what? you are right! and the girl running this shop might even be wearing overalls and bare feet!! This is not NYC!
Half a century ago most people were farmers. They raised and grew almost everything. The difference between wealthy families and poor folks was shown in their houses and barns. Poor folks had common homes and barns and did all of their work themselves but their crops and animals were just as good as the wealthy folks!
On the other side of the hill might be a wealthy family. The ladies in pretty dresses, sitting on a lovely front porch swinging and drinking sweet tea, while out back would be hired help in bib overalls dirty and sweaty doing all the back breaking work that is farming. Hired farm hands were hard workers. They would work for a wage for a wealthy farmer, then use that money to grow their own farm which was second shift.
So if you work double shifts??? Don’t complain, you are probably making time and a half for the second 8 hours.
It’s country fair time here in West Virginia and all the country kids are excited. All the preparation is done and now it is time to take their animals and 4-H projects to show and be judged. These kids and their families have put allot of time and effort into being ready for the show.
Livestock is the most demanding project to take and for obvious reasons. The grooming, feeding, and leading takes quite a commitment.
If I were to judge the work clothing best suited for all the activities involved in a livestock project, I would give denim overalls top prize and for good reason. Overalls can be worn alone or over other clothing. Bibs are comfortable to work in and Carhartt overalls will wash and wear for a long time, making them a great value.
Now I have been in the business of selling Carhartt clothing for some time and never has coverall meant to cover the diaper! look closely…Most of this picture is a pair of Carhartt overalls but look closer, the little black hanger has a diaper cover clipped to it! They are adorable. And just for perspective, the cover is about the same size as the front bib pouch on the daddy sized bibs! Tiny back pockets and oh so cute a tiny Carhartt patch!!! This will melt even the biggest Carhartt worker!!
Hava great day!
What fun! This gentle camel is so well trained that he knows better than to grab the whole bag and run! He stands there so patiently as if to sweetly beg for ” Just one more !”
The deer on the other hand were very noisy making a crying noise. There wasn’ t enough food in my bag to satisfy their demanding song. What a great day, but oh so hot! I was of course dressed wrong to get to ride a camel. Carhartt bibs would have been the perfect attire. Pretty much all of the animals ate the same treats… wouldn’t it be nice if our kids were so easily satisfied?!