Figure 1.--This CDV image was taken at the Studio of William Caney in Durban, South Africa about 1890. The child is unidentified, but we believe that he is a boy. He is wearing a dress with Little Lord Fauntleroy styling--clearly showing a British impact on boys' clothing in South Africa. Image courtesy of the MD collection. |
South Africa is made up of a diverse mix of African, Europen, and Asian people. Each of these groups have destinctive dress and garments. At this time we do not have any information on African traditional garments. It was the English who came to dominate South Africa and as a result, English clothing styles became the accepted standard in South Africa. Even after the Afrikanner Nationalist Part gained control of South Africa, it was English fashions that predominated in South Africa. We note relaitevely little influence from the Netherlands.
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