THE HISTORY OF Overalls

TODAY'S OBJECT
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Overalls?
Overalls have their roots in 17th century colonialism.
When the British arrived in India, they appropriated a cloth called “Dungri” and used it to make workwear trousers, or 'dungarees.' Later, Levi Strauss added a bib to workwear trousers, creating overalls.
Originally, these garments were for workers and were often color-coded depending on their profession.
However, during World War I and II, women moved into factory jobs and durable, lightweight, and more fitted overalls were created to meet their need for a work uniform.
In the 1960s, civil rights activists often wore denim overalls to symbolize how little had changed since the days of the exploitative practice of sharecropping. In the 1990s, denim overalls started to lose some of their symbolism and instead became simply a style choice for many Americans; at the time, light washes were favored and usually worn with one strap undone.
Today, overalls continue to function as both a popular fashion item and a practical clothing option for all genders.

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​Jimmy Fullen was elected in 2008 as Constable in Galveston County Precinct 2. After the current Galveston County Sheriff announced in January 2023 that he would not seek re-election, Jimmy Fullen decided he could better serve the citizens of Galveston County by stepping down from his position as the elected Constable and announce his intent to become the Conservative Republican nominee for Galveston County Sheriff in 2024.
Combining experience with a driving commitment to serve Galveston County
UNRIVALED EXPERIENCEWith over 34 years of full-time law enforcement experience, Jimmy Fullen has worked for numerous county law enforcement agencies from the Texas City Police Department to serving as Chief of Police with the Galveston Independent School District. Fullen graduated from the College of the Mainland Law Enforcement Academy with honors. He currently holds a Master Peace Officers license, Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Instructors license, and instructor certification from the Northwest University Traffic Institute.
In 2021, Judge Mark Henry appointed Jimmy Fullen as the lead coordinator of the Galveston County Border Security Task Force in charge of spearheading the efforts between constable and sheriff deputies being dispatched to assist with Operation Lone Star. Fullen has made dozens of deployments to the border, where he has served on the front lines keeping violent criminals and deadly drugs from flowing into our local communities.

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Jimmy Fullen is a 5th generation Texan and lifelong resident of Galveston County with three kids and six grandchildren. He serves on the Board of Directors of the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation as well as being a founding member of the Santa Fe ISD Education Foundation. Fullen is a longtime sponsor of the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo, along with numerous other charitable organizations including youth athletic programs in Galveston, Hitchcock, League City, and Santa Fe.

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