Figure 1.--Here is a page from 1920s Arnold Constable catalog showing inclemet weather gear for younger children, including leggings. snow pants of knit wool, and rainwear. We are not sure when the catalog was issued, but believe it was during the 1920s. Arnold Constable & Company was a New York department store chain. It was the oldest department store in America and one of the most prestigious store participating in the carriage trade. We see a range of items for both boys and girls. The sizes were 2 to 6 years of age which means basically pre-school children. Most xhildren began school at age 6 years. Note that despite the fact that their or itens for the girls here, nothing was done in pink..

Here is a page from 1920s Arnold Constable catalog showing inclemet weather togs for younger children, including leggings. snow pants of knit wool, and rainwear. We are not sure when the catalog was issued, but believe it was during the 1920s. Arnold Constable & Company was a New York department store chain. It was the oldest department store in America and one of the most prestigious store participating in the carriage trade. We see a range of items for both boys and girls. The sizes were 2 to 6 years of age which means basically pre-school children. Most xhildren began school at age 6 years. Note that despite the fact that their or itens for the girls here, nothing was done in pink, but a boy's sweater was availavkle in rose leaf.

170: Knitted Snow Pants

The ad copy read, "170: Knitted Snow Pants, warm and comfy. Made of heavy worsted. To be had in navy or camel colorings. Sizes 2 to 6 .......... 2.95."

171: A Slip-On Sweater

The ad copy read, "171: A Slip-On Sweater for the little-girl-who-plays-in-the-snow! All wool with a smart Jac-guard design. Comninatio of powder blue and gold. 2 to 6 ......... 1.75." Notice the girl is illustrated wearing leggings.

172: A Knitted Snow Set

The ad copy read, "172: A 4-piece Knitted Snow Set that keeps all cold tickles out. Cap, mittens, sweater, legging,. In buff or heather blue. 2 to 6 ............ 5.95."

173: A Coat Sweater

The ad copy read, "173: A Coat Sweater of all wool. A warm affair 'that satifies'. In buff or heather blue. 2 to 6 ............ 2.50." Many of the boys here are pictured wraring short panrs and knee socks, but only the tops weere oin sale,.

174: A Scotch Plaid Rubber Rain Set

The ad copy read, "174: A Scotch Plaid Rubber Rain Set--hat, coat and umbrella. A gay little costume for gray rainy days! Sizes 2 to 4 .......... 6.75. Sizes 5 and 6 with heavier umbrella 7.95"

175: A Slip-On Sweater

The ad copy read, "175: A Slip-On Sweater with narrow white stripesas edging at collar , cuffs and bottom. A practicl and good looking model. In rose leaf, powder blue, Lanvin green. 2 to 6 ......... 1.95." We are not sure what rose leaf was. Most of the colors here are blues and tans.

176: Boys' Knitted Suit

The ad copy read, "176: Boys' Kitted 2-piece Suit of 100% wool. Tight cuffs that keep small wrists warm. In tan or heather blue. 2 to 6 ............ 2.95."

177: The 'Dog' Sweater

The ad copy read, "177: The 'dog' sweater--a model exclusive with Arnold Constable-- is of Silver Glow yarn. Hand knit on frame. An amusing small embroidered dog. In Nile, copen, tan. 2 to 6 ............ 2.95." The illustration shows a girl wearing this sweater with leggings.

178: A Scotch Plaid Doll Set

The ad copy read, "178: A Scotch Plaid Doll Set--an exact replicaof its little rain-coated mother. Doll 18 inches high. ............ 2.95."

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