Evolution of the share of sewing machinists among groups of tailors in England. Jewish immigrants are identified as those born in the Russian Empire.

Inflow of Jewish tailors in England between 1881 and 1905.

Back in the Russian Empire:

❌ Sewing machines were not yet available.

👔 Jewish tailors specialized in standardized production of ready-to-wear garments.

👇Required greater division of labor into specialized tasks than bespoke production.

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