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Again the major difference with the other Wards knicker suits was the pockets. The Wards ad copy read, "All Wool Cassimere Brown Stripe $13.50. Sizes 10 to 18 years. Ask your boy what he thinks of this Suit. Snappy model with four fancy patch pockets and "nobby" back. The suit is as good as it looks, too. Full Gibralter serge lined coat with inside breast pocket. Knickers are full lined and have four pockets. Double sewed, taped and serged seat, crotch and inseam. The pattern is exceptionally neat in a shade of dark brown with indistinct dark stripes having very faint silk decorations. Your boy may not appreciate the good workmanship, but he will recognise and appreciate the individual style. State size wanted. 39 C 3373--Dark Brown. Price, %13.50. Postage, 10 cents extra." I'm not sure what Gibralter sege was. I don't think Gibraltar was particularly noted for textiles. It was a small British outpost at the tip of Spain.
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