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Stylish Victorian children's beachwear reflected parental emphasis on covering, rather than displaying the body.

Stylish Victorian children's beachwear reflected parental emphasis on covering, rather than displaying the body. Swimming while wearing these outfits would be a chore...but they looked good while ashore!

On the reverse of the card, Woolson Spice Co., maker of Lion Coffee, advertised a "premium" available to purchasers of their brand. (Click images to enlarge.)

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