Figure 1.-- Here we see two of the sailor blouse suits offered by Wards in their Summer 1914 catalog. These came with a matching cap/hat and two pair of bloomer knickers (breeches). Note the top and hoop they are playing with.
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Figure 1.-- Here we see two of the sailor blouse suits offered by Wards in their Summer 1914 catalog. These came with a matching cap/hat and two pair of bloomer knickers (breeches). Note the top and hoop they are playing with. |
Here we have a set that includes the hat and an extra pair of bloomer knickers. The Wards as copy read, "98c Boys Sailor Blouse Was Suits, with TWO pairs of Breeches and Cap. The material used in this suit is a heavy duster cloth in the tan or brown shade. The neck shield is trimmed with white, flat braid and can be removed when the weather becomes warmer. The blouse is gathered at the waist with an elastic band. The cap is made of the same material as the suit. The breeches are made bloomer style and have the buttonhole waist band. Sizes 3 to 8 years. State age."
this is another set that includes the hat and an extra pair of bloomer knickers. The Wards as copy read, "$1.45 Boys Sailor Blouse Wash Suit, with TWO pairs of Breeches and Hat. This suit is made woth blue-striped cotton Manchester wash suiting. The blouse is made double-breasted and is gathered at the waist with an elastic band. The large sailor collar is made of a solid color, dark blue wash goods and will not run when washed. The shild is made of a double thickness white cotton fabric, and is removable. The hat is made of the same material as the blouse and is trimmed with a blue ???. . The breeches are made bloomer style with buttonhole waist band. Sizes 3 to 8 years. State age."
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