Tag Archives: Clothing

Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 3)

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Journals 14.3.  This is a continuation of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. And he wanted … Continue reading →

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How to dress a child in 1904

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Quick Quotes 19.  The following quote is taken from On the Healthy Home Life of School Children, by Professor Dr. Leo Burgerstein, published in English in 1904 and translated from the original German text by R.T. Williamson. The clothing should … Continue reading →

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