In the 19th century before 1900, children in the U.S. wore small adults' clothes as there were no specific children's clothes available.
Before the year 1900, there was only one style for young boys and girls: long white dresses. Kids wore small adults' clothes as there weren't any children's clothes in the U.S. Fashion in the 19th century featured elaborate outfits for both men and women with specific styles and materials used.
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