Publisher's Synopsis
""Where Garments And Americans Are Made"" is a book written by Jessie Howell MacCarthy that tells the story of the Sicher System of Factory Education. The book focuses on the Americanization of foreigners who worked in the garment industry during the early 20th century. The Sicher System was a unique educational program that aimed to teach immigrants the English language, American culture, and job skills while they worked in the factory. The book describes the history of the Sicher System, its impact on the lives of immigrants, and its contribution to the growth of the American garment industry. It also features personal stories of immigrants who participated in the program and how it helped them integrate into American society. Overall, ""Where Garments And Americans Are Made"" provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by immigrants in America and the innovative solutions that were developed to help them succeed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
