Macy's Boys Summer Infant Creeper Suits
Figure 1.--We note two outfits for infants among Macy's junior suits. Macy's refers them as "creepers". Creepers were one-piece garments by infants. Here te age range has varied. Macy's creepers were for children up to 3 years of age. Modern creepers often do not include the 3 year olds. They usually have snap openings in the crotch to facilitate changing of diapers as children this age commonly are not toilet trained yet. These Macy's creepers are for boys, but modern creepers are made for both boys and girls.
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We note two outfits for infants among Macy's junior suits. Macy's refers them as "creepers". Creepers were one-piece garments by infants. Here te age range has varied. Macy's creepers were for children up to 3 years of age. Modern creepers often do not include the 3 year olds. Modern creepers usually have snap openings in the crotch. The Macy's creepers had buttons. This of course facilitates changing of diapers as children this age commonly are not toilet trained yet. These Macy's creepers are for boys, but modern creepers are made for both boys and girls.
A. Handmade Broadcloth Creeper
The Macy's ad copy read, "Handmade Broadcloth Creeper for those early years when he first starts to explore the house under his own steam. Hand-embroidered, with tiny piped collar and 3-button bottom. Wite, blue, or maize. (Ship. wt. 1/2 lb.) C12A--Sizes 1, 2, 3 --- 94c."
B. Woven Striped Creeper
The Macy's ad copy read, "Woven Striped Creeper suit with tailored white collar and cuffs, belted shorts with button crotch. Blue-and-white or heathef rose-and-white. (Ship. wt. 1/2 lb.) C12B--Sizes 1, 2, 3 --- $1.83."
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Created: 11:58 PM 1/11/2009
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