On the Job: A History of American Work Uniforms

Cover
Halftitle page
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Note on Citations
1 Introduction: Why Uniforms?
	Uniforms in the Body of Literature
	Uniformity and the Limits of Fashion Theory
	Standardization in the Late Nineteenth Century
	Purpose and Outline of this Book
2 Taking Cues from Royalty: Maids, Porters, and Doormen
	Uniforms for Maids
	Uniforms for Porters
	Uniforms for Doormen
	Conclusion
3 Working for Mom and Pop: Barbers, Attendants, and Waitresses
	Uniforms for Barbers
	Uniforms for Theater Attendants
	Uniforms for Gas Station Attendants
	Uniforms for Waitresses
	Conclusion
4 Contagion, Caring, and Qualifications: Uniforms in the Healthcare Industry
	Professionalization and Cleanliness, 1870–1920
	Prestige, Branding, and Fashion, 1920–70
	Equality, Wellness, and Protection 1970–2020
	Conclusion
5 Government Work: Postal Carriers, Meter Maids, and Park Rangers
	Uniforms for Postal Carriers
	Uniforms for Meter Maids
	Uniforms for Park Rangers
	Conclusion
6 Corporate Branding: Receptionists, Bankers, and Baristas
	Uniforms for Receptionists
	Uniforms for Bankers
	Uniforms for Baristas, and Other Fast-Food Workers
	Conclusion
7 Adult Entertainment: Sexualized and Embodied Uniforms
	Aesthetic Labor in Adult Entertainment
	Barmaids and Cigarette Girls, 1880–1960
	Carhops and Topless Dancers, 1920–85
	Chippendales, Bouncers, and Cocktail Waitresses, 1975–2020
	Breastaurant Workers, 1980–2020
	Conclusion
8 Envisioning the Future
	Policing Compliance
	Activism for Change
	Expanding Health and Safety
	Opportunities for Further Research
Notes
Bibliography
Index