Figure 1.--The second photo shows Eugene with his father and older brother Jamie O'Neill on the porch of their New London cottage, called "Monte Cristo Cottage". Eugene is shown at the age of about 13 during the summer dressed in white.

We do not have details at this time on Eugene's clothing as a boy. We do have two photographs showingsome of the clothes he wore. The first photo shows Eugene as a boy of about 6 with his arm around a puppy. He wears a white shirt, striped knee pants, long black stockings and high-button over-the-ankle boots. Notice the peaked cap which appears to have ear flaps. The picture was probably taken about 1892. The second photo shows Eugene with his father and older brother Jamie O'Neill on the porch of their New London cottage, called "Monte Cristo Cottage" (figure 1). Note the photograph was taken on the potch. This was a common scene in America during the early 20th century. In the years before air conditioning, a shaded porrch was often the coolest place in the house. It also provided a convenient way to socialize with the neighbors. Eugene is shown at the age of about 13 during the summer dressed in white. Although it is difficult to tell, it looks like a plain white blouse and kneepants. Althoughthe rest of his outfit is white, he wears long black stockings. He also wears hightop shoes which were common at the time. Eugene is photographed reading a book. Jamie O'Neill, about 22 at the time, wears a shirt with detachable stiff collar, a light colored tie, long trousers, and a straw boater. The picture was probably taken about 1902 or 1903.

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