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Children's Clothing of the American Civil War Period

Outer Wear
Photograph from the collection of Juanita Leisch
©Juanita Leisch, 2002
When we look at outerwear for girls and teens, we see ¾ to 7/8 length coats, much like those worn by adult women. We do not see much evidence of the capes and shawls worn by adult women in this period.

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