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#26 - Polly Adler
Unruly Figures
The Hustler's Story
In 1919, Polly was a seamstresses on the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union strike. It's unclear how she made money or paid rent during it. She eventually landed a job at the Trio Corset Company in January 1919. By the end of the year, she went to Abe Shornik for help. He took her uptown to the wealthier west side where she met an aspiring singer named Joan who needed a roommate in this enormous apartment while her parents were out of town.
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