Swedish Boys' Clothes: Activities--Outings



Figure 1.-Here we see a Swedish scene during the early-1920s. The family is on an outing into the country, probably a picnic. The boys seem to be about 12-13 years old. They are wearing their school caps with shiny bills. They wear longish short trousers with black long stockings that look rarher formal for a picnic. Their sisters seem to be wearing a folk-inspired outfit.

We do not have much information on Swedish outdoor activities. Popular outings in Sweden seem similar to those we have noted in other European countries. These were commonly family activities, but schools and churches might also organize outings for the children. The outings were organized to a variety of facilities and locations. We do have some information about Swedish parks. There were also Baltic beaches that families enjoyed. Picmiking is a popular family activity that the children enjoy. We also see families having picnics out in the country. Another popular activity for children was going to the movies which for children was normally on the weekend. As regards outings we are often talking about family activities, althoughb teen agers might get involved in outings with friends, such as biking and hiking. Hoprfully our Swedish readers will tell us more about these outings.







HBC





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Created: 10:57 AM 8/14/2010
Last updated: 10:57 AM 8/14/2010