Figure 1.--Here is the selection of Ucanttear junior suits offerered in the Fall and Winter 1912-13 catalog. Ucantteat was the Sears store brand. There were both tunic suits and the sack suit styles worn by older boys.
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Figure 1.--Here is the selection of Ucanttear junior suits offerered in the Fall and Winter 1912-13 catalog. Ucantteat was the Sears store brand. There were both tunic suits and the sack suit styles worn by older boys. |
This tunic suit had a high button collar and buttoned at the side. The ad copy read, "$1.75 LITTLE FELLOWS' MILITARY COLLAR RUSSIAN SUIT of good weight soft finish wool and cotton mixed Union cassimere. Coat is trimmed with black tape and silk embroidered emblem. Silk handkerchief effect in breast pocket, and belt of same material. Bloomer pants with elastic bottom, full lining and taped seams. SIZES--2 1/2 to 6 years.
This tunic suit was done in the popular sailor style. The model is depicted with a wide-brimmed hat. The ad copy read, "$1.90 BLUE RUSSIAN BLOUSE SUIT of good weight soft finish wool and cotton mixed Union cassimere. Sailor collar trimmed with soutache. Detachable shield, silk handkerchief effect in breast pocket, silk tie, and belt of same material. Bloomer pants with elastic bottoms; double stitched and taped seams. SIZES--2 1/2 to 6 years. State boy's age.
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