Most of them wear the birth stone suitable to the month which, as old legend tells us, is sure to protect against misfortune, the jewel acting as a talisman.
Some may substitute flowers appropriate to their birth month. A young lady, whose birthday is in January, may wear a string of tiny silver beads which tinkle musically wherever she goes. Another claiming January, also, as her birth month, may wear a brooch showing an old man and an infant, representing the old and new year.
February's children are decked in red paper hearts, pierced with arrows.
A young girl wearing a white apron, with several bars of music on the hem, represents March.
April is represented by a paper fool's cap, and May by a pretty spring gown, decorated with violets and lilies of the valley.
July, with her tri-colored streamers and numerous flags is easily dressed.
August has white organdy and carries a palm leaf fan.
September is adorned with golden rod and purple asters.
October's daughter, wears a rich yellow gown, nearly covered with glorious autumn leaves, and a cap of the same brilliant leaves.