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Clothing Suggestions

Clothing in the early 1900's was very different from today. Most of the clothes were still handmade by the women in the family. 
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The day can be most worthwhile when the regular classroom teachers or the parents encourage their children to follow the suggestions below for clothing to wear to visit Cornell School. 

​Classroom teachers are also encouraged to dress for the day and examples are  available below.
Clothing Suggestions for Children
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  • Dress (midway between knee and ankle)
  • Pinafore or apron
  • Long white or black socks
  • Large hair ribbon
  • Plain leather shoes (no sandals please) 
  • Broad-brimmed straw hat or cloth bonnets 
  • Shawl or cape for cold days

  • Dark, knee length pants or knickers
  • Suspenders
  • White long sleeve shirt (or dark solid color)
  • Short jacket
  • Cap
  • Socks (knee high if wearing knickers) 
  • Bow tie (a piece of plain 1-2 inch wide ribbon works well) 
  • Vest (optional) 
  • Cloth coat for cold days
Clothing Suggestions for Classroom Teachers and other Adults ​
Female Teacher:
  • Long dark skirt
  • White long sleeve blouse
  • Watch pin
  • Cameo brooch
  • Lace handkerchief tucked in sleeve
  • Straw or felt hat for outside
Male Teacher:
  • 3 piece suit
  • Long sleeve shirt with celluloid collar
  • Suspenders
  • Pocket watch with chain
  • Dark plain tie or bow tie
  • Straw hat or cap​​
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