1980s

Prescribed dress of the 1980s, across every family.

The Miner's Parade Coat

Miners worked in almost nothing. Above ground the same trade built one of the most elaborate ceremonial uniforms in Europe — a black tunic, white breeches, a plumed shako, and a leather apron worn back to front.
A miner's ceremonial coat on a museum figure, a parade in black tunics and white breeches, and shakos in a display case

First Names Only

The name badge is a small object with a large asymmetry in it: the wearer’s first name is legible to a stranger who gives nothing back.
A modern employee name badge, a waitress uniform, and a 1965 conference badge