Figure 1.--Here we see a stylish Vinense family in the 1920s. The girls look to be about 5-10 years old. Notice the tams, heavy coats, and leggings. The younge girl wears a sweater under her heavy coat. Her oldrr sister wears a striped blazer under her coat. The studio was Residenz Atelier in Vienna.

Inclement weather clothing includes both rain gear and cold weather clothing. We do not jnow much about rainwear, but we see Ausrtrian children wearing a great deal of cold weather clothing. Austria is located in the heart of continental Europe and is mounaneous. Winters can be severe with heavy snowfall. Children need warm clothing for the winter. The seaonaliy of the weather makes such clothing necessary. Items include capes, coats and jackets, gloves and mittens, knits, leggings, long stockings, muffs, stocking caps and tams, sweaters, and other items. Except for muffs, they were worn by both boys and girls. The popularity of these items have varied over time. A few have disappeared like long stockings, most continue to be worn although styling has varied over time. This of course is due tp the fact that winter comes around every year and that there is a need for children to wear warm clothing during the winter.

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