A Stitch in Time: The Rag Trade in Whitechapel
The workshops of Whitechapel once hummed with the sound of sewing machines, as local workers turned out all manner of garments, from high fashion gowns to everyday workwear, wedding dresses to military uniforms. Here we look at a couple of tailoring firms: Schneiders and Ellis & Goldstein.
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Schneiders’ workshops on Cavell Street