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This Jack Tar (traditional sailor suit came with boy short and long pants. The shorts could be worn with some of the other waists shown on the Ward's page. The Wards' adcopy read, "Sailor ahoy! Every little fellow wants to wear this Suit, designed just like Jack Tar’s, the defender of our flag on the seas. Has an extra pair of short pants that can be worn with any waist. Both pairs are well made and are fully lined. Entire outfit is All Wool navy blue serge of a very good quality. Tailoring, sewing, and trimmings are those equaled only in higher priced garments. “That little boy is certainly well dressed and sensibly, too” is what other mothers will say about your kiddie when he wears this garment. It’s an ideal Christmas gift! Sizes: 3 to 8 years. State waist and trousers inseam measure, also height, weight, and age. See size scale and read “How to Measure” on Page 252. Shipping weight, 2 pounds, 4 ounces. 40 G 3603—Navy blue serge only. $5.98. Young America. This label, sewed inside every Ward’s suit for boys, is your guarantee of quality."
We also see a pattern shirt with tassels which was worn as a button on outfit with shorts. Ward uses the term 'jersey'. I am not sure justvwhy it vis called a jertsey rather than a waist.
Notuice the self-beltvcordinated with the shirt/jersey. It was of course only ornamental. This was a button-on garment vabd rhe buttons held up the pants. We are not sure why so many button-on outfits had self-belts which covered the vbuttons in the 1920s and 30s. We think that it made the little boy outfits look morelike thevoutfitscthe volder bioys were wearing.
The Wards' adcopy read, "Here’s the very latest model in Oliver Twist style. One of the season’s smartest. Entire Suit is All Worsted jersey. Pants are medium tan; full lined. Sweater style waist is tan, white and bright blue in a diamond weave. Fancy sports belt; two side pockets. Sizes: 3 to 8 years. State age. See Size scale and read “How to Measure” on Page 252. Shipping weight, 1 pound, 9 ounces. 40 G 3686—Tan pants. Tan, white and blue fancy waist $2.98."
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