Figure 1.--Here we have a knickers sport suit that could be purchased with matching short pans as well. Also offered is a British looking blazer suit with short pants..

Moderner Sportanzug/Modern Sports Suit

I don't think the suit here was meant for sports. Rather I think it means more like a modern, sporty look. The Jelmoli ad copy read, "Moderner Sportanzug, ohner Weste, extra solide Wollstoffe, ganz gefuettert, aparte, sportliche Dessins in braun, grau, gruen oder blaugrau." This translates as, "Modern sport suit, without waistcoat (vest), specially solid wool cloth, completely lined, distinctive, sporty dessins in brown, grey, green or bluish gray. This knicker suit was available in sizes 6-18 years. The ad copy also reads, "Dazu passende, glatte, gefuetterte Kniehosen." This means, "In addition suitable, smooth, lined knee trousers age." The matching short panrs were available in sizes 6-14 years.

Knabenblazer/Boy's Blazer

Blazers were best known as a British school style. Note the English word is used here. The blazer and pants could be purchased separately. The Jelmoli ad copy read, "Leinen, die grosse Mode! Knabenblazer, aus grauem Leinen, extra solid, waschecht, mit Goldknoepfen." This translates as, "Linen, the greatest style! Boy's blazer, from grey linen, specially solvently, washable, with gold buttons." It was done in sizes 5-14 years. The ad copy also reads, "Danzu pass. Hose." That means, In addition suitable pants," done in the same size.

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