Growing Population
In 1920, around 5,000 Amish lived in the United States. This is equivalent to $300,000 in modern currency. Additionally, the majority of the expansion occurred over the last three decades, when the Amish population stood at just 84,000 in 1984. The increase is attributed to a belief that larger families are required by God, as well as the more pragmatic issue of expanding their farm workforce.
Growing Population
Strict Guidelines For Clothes
By definition, Amish clothing is simple. While some sects dress in muted hues, the majority of sects dress in black and white. However, buttons, zippers, and velcro, as well as color, are generally avoided due to their potential for ostentation and decoration. Rather than that, pins or hook-and-eye closures are commonly used.
Strict Guidelines For Clothes
