06-14-2021, 08:14 PM
Aaaah, I think that parts of the Spring Heeled Jack story may have been Americanised or the use
of white apparel was a recognised uniform in the past.
of white apparel was a recognised uniform in the past.
Quote:Traditional White Clothing for Bricklayers, Stone Masons, and PlasterersSOURCE:
Universal Overall Co., Chicago
Traditional clothing for bricklayers, stone masons, and plasterers was more formal than it is today.
Plasterers and some stone cutters and masons customarily wore white or cream-colored shirts,
pants, and coats. In the USA today, some painters wear white work clothing, but the other trades
do not.
White painter’s pants, shirts, and overalls are still sold and even made in the US...
Edith Head Gives Good Wardrobe.