Figure 1.--This American family snapshot is undated, but we would guess was taken during the 1910s. Mother has dressed the kids up in their best summer outfits, including white long stockings and strap shoes, nd very lovingly did their hair. Father has posed them pn the front step. It is very roughly contructed and does not appear to be covered. Notice how big brother is trying to comfot his little brother who seems concerned with the camera. Little sister has a spray of flowers. The children look to be about 1-5 years old. A reader writes, "If you notice the younger boy wears what appears to be a slip under his tunic styled dress. The embroidery or ruffle at the hem is just visible from beneath the hem of the tunic. Also the older boy's garters are visible from beneath his short trousers."

This American family snapshot is undated, but we would guess was taken during the 1910s. The early 20s is possible, but the 1910s seems more lokely. The oldervboy's open collsr seems too informal for the 1900s. about 1910. Mother has dressed the kids up in their best summer outfits, including white long stockings and strap shoes, nd very lovingly did their hair. Father has posed them pn the front step. It is very roughly contructed and does not appear to be covered. Notice how big brother is trying to comfot his little brother who seems concerned with the camera. Little sister has a spray of flowers. Notice her huge hair bow. The children look to be about 1-5 years old. A reader writes, "If you notice the younger boy wears what appears to be a slip under his tunic styled dress. The embroidery or ruffle at the hem is just visible from beneath the hem of the tunic. Also the older boy's garters are visible from beneath his short trousers." Another reader writes, "It is interesting to observe that the oldest boy on the front porch is wearing black pin-on supporters underneath his short trousers to hold up the white stockings. He is undoubtedly wearing an underwaist with double-pendant supporters fastened by safety-pins to an underwaist, the standard underwear for boys this age in the 1910s."

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