Figure 1.--This Dutch family was living in Bahia Blanca, Argentina around 1896-1898. The family returned to Europe in 1900. The boys look to be wearing sailor suits of some description. |
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Immigration primarily from Europe significantly has played a major role in many Latin Americn countries. Some countries have important indigenous population. Other countries like Argentina is mostly populated by Euopeans. European immigration was especially important in Argentina. It began after independence in 1810, but the principal years were 1880-1910. Many Itlalians immigrated to Argentina, but there were immigrants from many other countries as well, including Spain and England. In the case of Argentina, the social, political and economical crisis of 2002 have caused a substantial reverse migration with many with mant people, usually the father, emmigrting to Spain, the United States, and other countries. In many cases, the emmigrants
choose the country they or their ancestors came from.
The sailor suits are worth noting. If I have to guess, I would say the two boys in sailor suits are 3 and 4 years old. The suits have knee pants worn below the knee, perhaps sized for long wear. The sailor tops are open and can be worn almost like sweaters. The large white front buttons look more ornamental than functional. The color is relatively light. The shirt worn below the sailor top has large white and some color striping, although the image is faded and it is difficult to make out the details. The boys are wearing dark stockings and high laced shoes. The hair cuts are short.
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