Figure 1.--These two dresses seem suitable for girls. The hair bow the child on the left wears clearly suggests a girl. The model on the right also seems to be a girl. The short sleeves in particular seem to be a girlish style.
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Figure 1.--These two dresses seem suitable for girls. The hair bow the child on the left wears clearly suggests a girl. The model on the right also seems to be a girl. The short sleeves in particular seem to be a girlish style. |
The Best ad copy for many of these dresses, such as this one, does not indicate if they were suitable for boys or girls. The illustration here suggests a girl, but of course that does not mean thatit was only for girls. The ad copy read, "THIS HIGH-WAISTED DRESS of lawn has the same tucked trimming in the back that it has in the front. There is a ribbon run beading at the neck, sleeves and waist--dainty and charming. 1 to 3 years ... $1.25."
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