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We note a postcard of James Urnsby in a play army uniform. We know nothing about James except his father was Lawrence Urnsby. He looks to be about 7-8 years old. We do not know where in America they lived. Nor do we know whem the photograph was taken, but would guess the 1910s, perhaps during World War I. James is wearing a kneepants Army uniform. It might have been a military school uniform, but the white stockings and sandals surely make it a play outfit. Both the uniform and the stockings and sandals suggest a family living in comfortable circumstances. Note the insignia on the cap. I'm not sure what the 6 represents, perhaps the 6th Infantry Division. I'm not sure if that came with the play suit or the boy's father was in the Army. We wonder if this is one of the Army play suits offered by Sears and Wards. The portrait is an interesting mix of garments. The uniform is of course a play suit as are the sandals. The long white stockings seem a bit dressy.
We note a postcard of James Urnsby in a play army uniform. We know nothing about James except his father was Lawrence Urnsby. He looks to be about 7-8 years old. We do not know where in America they lived. Both the uniform and the stockings and sandals suggest a family living in comfortable circumstances.
Nor do we know whem the photograph was taken, but would guess the 1910s, perhaps during World War I.
James is wearing a kneepants Army uniform. It might have been a military school uniform, but the white stockings and sandals surely make it a play outfit. Note the insignia on the cap. I'm not sure what the 6 represents, perhaps the 6th Infantry Division. A reader writes, "Are you sure that's not an 'I' above and a 'G' below on the cap insignia?" Yes I think it is an I above, presumably meaning infantry. It could be a G, but in America a letter designates a company and men do not wear company insignia. Here the division is more common and divisions have numerical designations. I'm not sure if this insignia came with the play suit or the boy's father was in the Army. We wonder if this is one of the Army play suits offered by Sears and Wards. The portrait is an interesting mix of garments. The uniform is of course a play suit as are the sandals. The long white stockings seem a bit dressy. Perhaps they were added just for the portrait, but we are not sure.
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