Name/Title
Carte-de-visiteEntry/Object ID
2022.38.001.28Description
Two young boys, one seated, while the other stands. Illustrates the evolution of children's male-gendered clothing. The older boy who stands wears his first suit - wool sack or morning coat, waistcoat, and full trousers. White turndown collar and black silk neckcloth. The seated child wears a little boy's Bolero suit with decorative braiding and buttons, made most likely out of a fine wool. These suits often had a pleated skirt for boys younger than the age of five. Very popular in the 1860sCollection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Date made
1863 - 1869Place
Village
Penn YanState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
