Figure 1.--This double-breasted suit was part of a Sears catalog page offering blue serge knicker suits, Sears called them Knickerbockers, in 1919. Note the flat cap and long stockings. Notice the Norfolk styling. Thi particular suit was done in sizes 10-18 years.

The Sears catalog in 1919 offered a selection of blue serge knickers suits in different styles with matching flat caps. Sears used the term knickerbockers. Blue serge or flannel were especially popular for American boys. They were pictured as being buttoned just below the knee and worn with dark kong stockings. They were suits with different age ranges, but their suits made for boys 6-18 years of age. Some have slight Norfolk styling. Thev boys are all pictured wearing flat caps whivh were called golf caps.

40T9946--Cap $1.45

Cap to match Suit 40T9254. Made of all wool worsted blue serge in the popular one-piece top golf style. Full twill lined. Cloth lined inside pulldown band. Sizes 6 1/2, 6 5/8, 6 7/8 and 7. State size. Average shipping weight, 9 ounces.

40T9252--Suit $15.35

Boys' Knickerbocker Suit. Made of extra fine weave all wool worsted navy blue serge. Guaranteed fast color. Style as illustrated above. Two-style double breasted coat may be changed from belted style to waist seam model by simply removing the belt. Yoke in back with two plaits which extend from yoke to bottom of coat. Coat lined with alpaca. Full lined pants are made with button bottoms. Sizes-- 10 to 18 years. State size. Average shipping weight, 3 1/2 pounds.

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