U.S. Knicker Suits: 1929

Figure 1.--These knicker suits for younger boys were advertized in the 1929 Sears catalog. There were other styles for older boys. Note the center part hair styles.

The mass retailers in 1929 offered both short pants and knicker suits for younger boys. The knicker suits for younger boys were in sizes from 4/5 to 9/10 years of age. Older boys wore either knickers or long pants. Patterned suits were still the most common. They were increasingly being worn with kneesocks, but some boys still wore knickers with long stockings.

Most retailers and manufacurers separated suits for younger and older boys. The dividung line for these suits was about 10 years of age.

Younger Boys

The suits for younger boys were generally for boys from about 4 to 19years of age.

Sears

Sears in one catalog offered two knicker suits. One was relatively expensive and referred to as "handsome suit," the cheaper, unlined suit was simply referred to as "washable cloth".
Handsome suit: A handsome long wearing suit of all wool and silk gray novelty weave cassimere with Rayon decorations. The coat is an attractive two-button single breasted model, as illustrated, and fully lined with durable fancy lining. Golf knickers are full lined and have buckle bottoms and usual pockets. Sizes--4 to 9 years. State age size. Gray allwool and silk cassimere suit. Postpaid $4.35. Same suit with extra golf knickers. Postpaid $5.85.
Wasable cloth: A marvelously low priced suit that will keep the boy cool and comfortable in trying warm weather. He will like the style of this garment--it is quite manish in cut. Mother will appreciate the fact that the material is easy to wash and launder. Made of blue gray cotton crash suiting with contrasting stripes. Both the coat and thecknickers are unlined. The coat is two button style with three patch pockers. A very attractive value. Sizes--5 to 10 years. State age size. Eashable cotton crash suit. Postpaid $1.98.

Other companies

Older Boys