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. The boys are all pictured wearing flat caps whivh were called golf caps.

40T9254--Suit $14.75

Boys' Knickerbocker Suit of extra fine weave all wool worsted navy blue serge. Guaranteed fast color. Made in the attractive waist seam style illustrated above, so popular this season. Back is made with two welt seams from shoulder to bottom of coat. Half belt with buttons in back. Lined with alpaca. Full lined pants cut over roomy patterns are made with button bottoms. Sizes--10 to 18 years. State size. Average shipping weight, 3 1/2 pounds.

40T9946--Cap $1.45

One-Piece Top Golf Style Cap to match Suit 40T9252. Made of all wool worsted blue serge. Full twill lined. Cloth lined inside pulldown band. Sizes--6 1/2, 6 5/8, 6 3/4, 6 7/8, and 7. State size. Average shipping weight, 9 ounces.

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