Facts About The Great Depression That Aren’t As Dark And Gloomy As You’re Expecting

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During the 30s, many had the life motto to “repair, reuse, make do and don’t waste anything” which certainly seeped itself into the fashion industry as well. It was the first time that expensive companies had to cut prices and look at options that appeal to everyone without decreasing style.

One bathing suit company started making their bathing suits out of wood veneer because it was cheaper than the alternative. They were very affordable and pretty popular in specific areas around America. The real question revolves around whether these bathing suits were also great life vests in the water?

Coming up, we’ll find out why the Depression was crucial for the movie theatre industry.