Figure 1.-- This charming portrait shows a boy reading a vopy of "Nea Genia" (New Generation), a magazine published from 1946-1961. The photograph was probably taken in the 1950s. He wears a kind of bib-overall sunsuit and sandals. Outfits like this were common play suits for boys up to about 7-8 years of age. |
Greece was a poor country in the 19th century and many children went barefoot. Climate was another factor making gouing barefoot more practical. Children with shoes oftern wore heavy book-like shoes although boys frpm affluent damilies might wear more fashional footwear. In the 20th century children often went barefoot through the 1940s, the aftermath of World War II and the Civil War causing emense economic dislocations. As the economy has improved, children less commonly go barefoot. Sandals since World War I have proven very popular and children often wore thenm without socks. Since the 1980s sneakers have become increasing popular.
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