A.C. Lyles said:Interesting. How so?
I am referring to the effects of wartime/postwar scarcity and saving measures.
An increasing quantity of fabric was blends of recycled clothing, second-rate wool and non-wool fibers.
(Also a decrease in pattern/color varieties as compared to the pre-war years.)
Well into the 50's (in Europe) stressing "pre-war" was a sign of superior quality.
Not only for textiles but also other commodities.
The German expression "echte Vorkriegsware" (real pre-war product) has become proverbial.
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