Figure 1.--Here are some of the younger boys suits from the 1938 Jelmoli catalog.
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Figure 1.--Here are some of the younger boys suits from the 1938 Jelmoli catalog. |
The ad copy read, "Reizender Waschanzug, Bluse klein kariert, aus leinen-artigem, grauem Waschstoff, Hose aus blauem Satin, waschecht". This meant, "Attractive washsuit, fine-checked blouse of linen-like gray wash material, blue satin trousers, colorfast. Ages 2 to 5".
The ad copy read, "Waschanzug aus solidem blaugrau meliert. Köper, hübsch mit bleu garniert, garantiert waschecht". This meant, Washsuit from sturdy bluish gray heather. Twill, with pretty blue decoration, guaranteed colorfast. Ages 1 1/2 to 3".
The ad copy read, "Praktische Spiel hose für Knaben, aus solidem, waschechtem Zephir, bleu oder beige". This meant, Practical play trousers for boys, of sturdy colorfast zephir [a cotton fabric?], blue or beige. Ages 1 1/2 to 4.
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