Figure 1.--Here we see sailor and Fauntleroy neckwear. the sailor scarfe is done with a Windsor knot, but in actuality they were tied differently. We see also see the floppy bows for Fauntleroy suits. We are not sure what the third item is (no. 469.)

Formal dress was verb important in the 1890s and this would continue in the 1900s decade, although a little less for boys as the fauntleroy craze faded. By far the principal decorative item were collars, which we discuss in the tops section. The next more improtant item was neckwear. While neckwear for boys was optional, it could be very imortant inluding huge floppy bows The Best catalog provides a look at neckwear. We see sailor scarves done in a Windsor tie. Sailor scarves could be done in a variety of knots. The most flayboyant neckkwear was the floppy bow. WEe had thought that motherr tied all those floppy bows in the photographed record like neck ties. Apparently they were purchased already tied which is why we see so many perfectly tied bows.

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