Before revision: Much of this industry was centered in NYC.60,000 to 70,000 cloakmakers in New York City in 1910 While most of the cloakmakers were Jewish women,contrast two strikes: 20,000 "mostly female" vs. a different strike in the same 1909/1910/1911 period: 1,200 men in one strike and 2,000 men in another.
After revision: Cloakmakers' parade, NYC, 1916|200pxMuch of this industry was centered in NYC.60,000 to 70,000 cloakmakers in New York City in 1910 While most of the cloakmakers were Jewish women,contrast two strikes: 20,000 "mostly female" vs. a different strike in the same 1909/1910/1911 period: 1,200 men in one strike and 2,000 men in another.