Figure 1.--This 1973 Freemans catalog from England offered Ladybird bib-front shorts. Note that the ad uses the term "bib-topped trousers". |
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English mail order catalogs offer a very useful time line on changing fashion trends. English mail order catalogs and newspaper ads provide great detail on fashion trends. A Freeman's catalog offered a Ladybird jacquard shirt and "bibbed topped trousers" (bib-front shorts) for younger boys.
A Freeman's catalog offered a Ladybird jacquard shirt which was "colour keyed" (coordinated with "bibbed topped trousers" (bib-front shorts) for younger boys. Theshorts were elasticised at the back and had front button fstening.
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