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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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