Figure 1.--The Canal Zone for many years was administered as art of the United States. This looks like an Ameeican boy in the Canal Zone, probably in the 1940s. |
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Panama is one of the smaller countries in the world, but because of the Panama Canal, is a very well known country. The country is located in Central America and was initially part of Colombia. There has since the building of the Panama Canal been an important relationship with the United States. For years the Panama Canal Zone was operated as jurisdiction of the United States. As a result, American fashions affected by the warm tropical climate were major fashion influences. It is not very clear how this boy is dressed. His light , loose fitting, cotton short pants are perfect for a tropical climate. It is bard to make out the details of his shirt, but looks to be a "T"-shirt. He wears ankle socks with leather shoes. Although information is still limited, HBC has begun a page on Panamanian schoolwear.
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