Figure 1.-- We do not know the name of this German primary school, but we know that the class portrait was taken in 1951 which we can see from the boy in the front row holding the class plackard. These children seem to be about 8 or perhaps 9 years old (3rd or 4th year). Notice the variety of hosiery and trousers worn by the boys.

We do not know the name of this German primary school, but we know that the class portrait was taken in 1951 which we can see from the boy in the front row holding the class plackard. These children seem to be about 8 or perhaps 9 years old (3rd or 4th year). Notice the variety of hosiery and trousers worn by the boys. Most of the boys wear short trousers with long stockings, but a few wear knee socks. One boy wears very long plus-fours with either knee socks or long stockings underneath. The season seems to be either spring or early autumn because we can see leaves on a tree through the opening in the rear. We would guess Spring because of the way the children are dressed. While we are unsure about the season, it is clear that while the weatgher is not real cold, it must be a little chilly as the boys are wearing sweaters. The boy holding the plackard wears tan long stockings. The boy standing next to him wears either a lighter tan or beige stockings. These boys would all be wearing Strapsleibchen, probably with four garter straps and commercial hose supporters. This is fairly reasonable guess because of the date (1951) and also because the stockings are very smoothly and tautly held in place. Notice the sweaters. One boy wears suspenders for his short trousers over (rather than under) his sweater.

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