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CHAPTER VIII.COLOUR OF MATERIALS FOR CLOTHING.
I HAVE dwelt at great length on the subject of healthy clothing for children, not only because, in relation to this question, childhood is decidedly the most important period of life; but also because many of the principles explained are perfectly applicable in the case of "children of a larger growth," concerning whom I shall speak further on. To both sexes, and all ages, also apply the remarks as to the colour of clothing materials, a question of great importance in relation to health, which form the subject of the present chapter.

The most healthy colour is the natural colour of the wool, which varies so much that pretty tweeds may be made from a mixture of shades, and of these, pretty walking dresses and outdoor garments, as well as good lounge and shooting suits, may be made. White, however, which is obtained by bleaching, may be worn with great advantage, both in summer and winter; and no dyed garment should ever be allowed to come in contact with the skin. An objection is generally raised to white