Saturday Matinee: Dressed
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Fashioning Childhood: Breeching and Pudding Caps
This chapter examines the historical practices of children's clothing in the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on breeching for boys and the significance of pudding caps. It discusses the cultural implications of these garments, their materials, and the role of leading strings in ensuring safety and reflecting societal norms in children's fashion.
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