Tailor Made: The Story of Rochester's Garment Industry

Feb 29, 2016

0h 57m

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The Story of Rochester's Garment Industry

Overview

WXXI captures the story of Rochester’s garment industry and the people who contributed to it in this documentary that showcases the rich history of Rochester’s clothing industry. From Michaels-Stern & Co. to the Button Factory, to Hickey Freeman, it tells of the clothiers who revolutionized the garment business and the immigrant workers who made Rochester a key player in the industry.

Genres

TV Movie

Documentary

History

Production Companies

WXXI-TV

PBS

Tailor Made: The Story of Rochester's Garment Industry Trailers

Cast

Narrator

Brenda Tremblay

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Tailor Made: The Story of Rochester's Garment Industry

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