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We note McCalls patterns for todlers and boys' outfits and suits. The pages is headed, "What the well dressed boy is wearing." These outfits fir younger boys were often called suits even though the top was a short or blouse rather than aacket. aslong as they were coordinated in some way. There were also suits for older boys, both single- and double-breated and short pasnts and knickers suits. McCalls was a major pattern company. This page appeared in a bi-monthly. It is undated, but we think was probanly published in the early-1930s.
We note McCalls patterns for todlers and boys' outfits and suits. The pages is headed, "What the well dressed boy is wearing." These outfits fir younger boys were often called suits even though the top was a short or blouse rather than aacket. aslong as they were coordinated in some way. There were also suits for older boys, both single- and double-breated and short pasnts and knickers suits. McCalls was a major pattern company.
This page appeared in a bi-monthly. The page reads, "Fashion bi-monthly". I think this meant did not appear iun the regular McCalls magazine.
The page is undated, but we think was probanly published in the early-1930s.
McCall's was a major American domestic magazine which began to inclue patterns in the 19th century. We note a McCall's tunic suit in 1908. McCall's continues to be a major pattern company. McCalls continues to be a major pattern company. We note that by 1916 that they were publishing a catalog of their patterns which appared to emphasize clothing for women and children. McCall's continues to be a major factor in the pattern and home sewing business. The McCall's webite for Spring 2002 reads, "McCalls introduces the newst designs in glamerous evening and bridal dressing. Browse through the McCalls website and you'll find a great selection of brightly colored children's and infant's wear, cozy sleepwear, fleece-wear, and women's/large sizes. You'll also find fun accesories, hime decorating, crafts and even Renaissance costume patterns!"
The patterns ofeered were both for younger and schoo-age boys. The younger styles were for pre-schol and and early primary-school boys. The suits were for school age boys. The McCalls ad copy offeres some details about each pattern. Unfortunately the ad copy deals mostly with the amount of material needed. But it does give us the ages for which the patterns were available.
The McCalls ad copy read, "Boys' suit; two styles of sleeve. Pattern in 4 sizes; 2 to 6 years (35 cents). The rest of the ad copy deals with the amount of material needed."
The black Fauntleroy suyit has no code number or accompanying ad copy. A reader writes, "I think the Fauntleroy suit was part of 6932 along with the other short suit. Look how the number is under both styles." This may be the case as the ad copy for 6932 does mention a jacket.
The McCalls ad copy read, "Boys' three-piece suit; double-brasted jascket, vest, two styles of trousers. In 5 sizes, 6 to 14 years (35 cents)." The rest of the ad copy deals with the amount of material needed and if short pants or knickers were selected.
The McCalls' ad copy read, "Boys' two-piece suit; single-breasted jacket; two styles of trousers. Patterns in 5 sizes, 6 years to 14 years (35 cents)." The rest of the ad copy deals with the amount of material needed and if short pants or knickers were selected.
The McCalls ad copy mostly deals with the amount of material needed. "Boys' Suit. Pattern in 5 sizes, 2 to 8 years (35 cents). Size 8 waist, 1 1/8 yards 39 inch; shorts, 3/ yard 39 inch or 1/8 yard 54 inch. Size 2, waist, 1 1/4 yards 35 inch or 1 yard 39 inch; jacket, shorts, 1 1/8 yards, 35 inch, 1 yard 39 inch or 7/8 yard 54 inch." v
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