children's clothing
Children's clothing included the following:
-Bed Gown
A long, shapeless night gown worn by babies.
-Breeching
This occured when a young boy, ages four to seven, would be taken out of his baby clothing and given his first pair of breeches which were adult clothing.
A child's skeleton suit.
-Bed Gown
A long, shapeless night gown worn by babies.
-Breeching
This occured when a young boy, ages four to seven, would be taken out of his baby clothing and given his first pair of breeches which were adult clothing.
-Skeleton Suit
Suit of a small boy. Buttons held up the trousers on to the waist or jacket.
Suit of a small boy. Buttons held up the trousers on to the waist or jacket.
-Clout
The diaper of the 18th century. It was linen and held together by pins or tape.
-Leading Strings Bands
Toddlers wore gowns with a string sewn to the shoulder so the parent could hold on to them and make sure they didn't run off.
A child wearing a pudding cap.
The diaper of the 18th century. It was linen and held together by pins or tape.
-Leading Strings Bands
Toddlers wore gowns with a string sewn to the shoulder so the parent could hold on to them and make sure they didn't run off.
-Pudding Cap
A padded hat was worn by a child learning to walk. It got its name from the belief that the childs brain would turn to mushy pudding if they were to fall and hit their heads.
A padded hat was worn by a child learning to walk. It got its name from the belief that the childs brain would turn to mushy pudding if they were to fall and hit their heads.