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We note American boys wearing knit outfits in the late 19th century. The photographic record suggests, however, that knits do not seem to have neen especially popular. Here we have only limited information. It may be that the photographic record is misleading. Knits like sweaters were more casual garment that may not have been considered appropriate for formal portraits. Many boys, however, did have knitted sweaters. Available images of American boys wearing knits become much more common by the 20th century. I am unsure though to what extent these were knitted by mothers and grand mothers or bought in stores. We notice the same garments as worn in other countries. Knits were primrily associated with cold weather wear in America, much like Canada. There were significant regional differences, primarily because of climaric factors. Some of the fashionable French knit garments were not commonly worn in America.
We note American boys wearing knit outfits in the late 19th century. The photographic record suggests, however, that knits do not seem to have neen especially popular. Here we have only limited information. It may be that the photographic record is misleading. Knits like sweaters were more casual garment that may not have been considered appropriate for formal portraits. Many boys, however, did have knitted sweaters. Available images of American boys wearing knits become much more common by the 20th century.
The most popular knitted garment as n most countries is the sweater. American boys have worn many different styles of sweaters. There are many other knitted garments, mostly cold weather garments like socking caps, scarves, and mittens. We have also noted knitted sow suits, especilly in the northern state near Canada. Stockings were once popular knitted garments, but are now aslmost never knitted.
Some of the fashionable French knit garments like short pants outfits were not nearly as populr as in America.
I am unsure though to what extent these were knitted by mothers and grand mothers or bought in stores. We notice the same garments as worn in other countries.
Knits were primrily associated with cold weather wear in America, much like Canada.
There were significant regional differences, primarily because of climaric factors.
We have, however, lttle information on the American knitwear industry.
Various American companies have published knitting magazines and books. One reader has mentined Colombian Yarn.
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