Stitching Solutions: The Bureau of Home Economics as a Fashion Influencer

Abstract

Introduction
When starting a research project in fashion studies, you might
first turn to the library’s fine arts section, specifically the Library
of Congress call number ranges NK4700–4890 or NK8800–
9505.5, or the TT490–695 range covering clothing manufacture,
dressmaking, and tailoring. The government documents
section is likely the last place you’d consider, as fashion