Origins of Denim
Clip: Season 34 Episode 1 | 54s
Denim is the quintessential American fabric. Yet its possible origins are spread across the globe.
Aired: 02/07/22
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Clip: Season 34 Episode 1 | 54s
Denim is the quintessential American fabric. Yet its possible origins are spread across the globe.
Aired: 02/07/22
Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning
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