WWI German Long Underwear Madge From an Imported Sugar Can Shipping Bag
$95.00
The set of long underwear shows typical spots and age toning, but it is without holes or damage. When one leg is turned inside out it can be seen that the set was manufactured from a bag that was used for sugar that had been imported into Germany, reflecting an interesting aspect of German wartime economy measures that were developed as a result of the war and the Allied naval blockade, which prevented the importation of cotton.