Blanket Sleepers: Past and Present By William J. Smith

 

Blanket Sleepers: Past and Present

ByWilliam J. Smith

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Blanket Sleepers were brought into the mainstream of society by Whitley Denton;a textile worker in central Michigan, during the 1860's,at the height of the American Civil War as a means for the parents of young children to keep their youngsters (who tend to be active in their sleep),warm when they kick their covers off during the night during the cold winter months. Though the design of the blanket sleeper has barely changed over the past 150 years, many of the features associated with blanket sleepers, in the public consciousness; from neck-to-ankle zippers, zipper-tabs, toecaps and left-chest appliques have all come about in the 1950's, some of which still are seen on mass-produced blanket sleepers today.

Details

Publication Date
Oct 2, 2013
Language
English
Category
Art & Photography
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): William J. Smith

Specifications

Pages
704
Binding
Hardcover
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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