Figure 1.--Under the heading "Very Fine Quality Suits" were two combination suits. These were styled similarly, but straght legs for boys and romper pants for girls. The ad copy for the first suit read, "Excellent quality nainsook. Tape reinforcements from waist over shoulder.

Under the heading "Very Fine Quality Suits" were two combination suits. These were styled similarly, but straght legs for boys and romper pants for girls. The ad copy for the first suit read, "Excellent quality nainsook. Tape reinforcements from waist over shoulder. Extra buttons on tape; double seat, continous cloth binding around seat opening. Metal tubes for hose supporters. Sizes 2 to 12 years. State sizes wanted. 29 D 727--White only .... 69c. Postage, 3c extra." The ad copy for the girls' suit read, "Romper Tog Suit of best quality pin checked nainsook. Button front. Bloomer has elastic at knee with button hole for renewing elastic. Frop seat opening bound with tape. Double seat. Sizes 2 to 12 years. State size wanted. 29 D 722--Whire only .... 69c. Postage, 3c extra."

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