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ˈun·ion suit N esp Am dated

Hemdhose f veraltend

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The rear flap is also associated with humor, and in film and television the appearance of a union suit, viewed from behind, is a form of mild toilet humor. en.wikipedia.org

Another common undergarment of the late-19th century for men, women and children was the union suit. en.wikipedia.org

This design proved so popular that it began to supplant the union suit in popularity by the end of the war. en.wikipedia.org

Bright red long johns are the focus of the 1900s segment, explaining how the union suit was actually first created for women before becoming popular with men. www.dailymail.co.uk

While first designed for women, the union suit was also adopted by men. en.wikipedia.org

Superman made them indelibly iconic as a kind of street-corner cabana, a convenient place to quickly slip unseen in and out of his crime-fighting union suit. www.thestar.com

The first union suit was patented in 1868 as emancipation union under flannel. en.wikipedia.org

It combined a waist (shirt) and drawers (leggings) in the form we now know as the union suit. en.wikipedia.org

They then became famous for their men's union suits made of heavy knitted fabric. en.wikipedia.org

Union suits became less popular, and briefs soon became the company's leading product. en.wikipedia.org

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