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Victorian Era Dress |
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Clothing in the 1903 time period was very different from today. Most of the clothes were still handmade. Most of the body was covered regardless of the outside temperature. Participants at the one room school are encouraged to dress in appropriate costumes for the period. The following are suggestions for the teacher and students: |
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Copyright 2003—Flatrock-Hawcreek School Foundation |
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Female Teacher |
Male Teacher |
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Long Dark Skirt |
3 piece suit |
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White, long sleeved blouse |
Long sleeved shirt with celluloid collar |
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Cameo brooch (or other ornate pin) |
Suspenders |
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Long dark stockings |
Dark plain tie |
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Lace handkerchief tucked in sleeve |
Dark shoes |
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Straw or felt hat for outside |
Straw hat or cap |
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Female Students |
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Dress (midway between knee and ankle) |
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Pinafore |
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Long white or dark stockings |
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Large hair bow or bonnet |
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Girls without this costume or encouraged to wear a long skirt with a white or light colored blouse. Many girls wear a skirt that belongs to a mother or older sister. Some add an apron or pinafore. |
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Male Students |
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Dark, knee length pants (easily created by wearing dark sweat pants pulled up to the knees) |
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White or light colored shirt |
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Suspenders |
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Long dark socks |
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Cap or straw hat |
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Overalls or jeans |
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Plaid flannel shirt |