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We also note sweater sets with include the shirts as well and thus can can be worn as shorts sets. The sweaters are pullovers and a shoulder fastening style. Sweaters were very commonly worn to school. We think pullovers were especially common. We have not noted many examples of the shoulder fastening style in the photographic record. Notice that the shirt with the shoulder-fastening sweater is done with a stylish Eton collar.>
This looks to be a standard striped pull-over sweater. Lane Bryant uses the term slipover. The blue and brown options were the two most popular for bots. Note how the collar is worn outside the sweater. It was worn without a tie. The ad copy read, "E Perfect school outfit! Slip-over Sweater for $1.98; Pants and Blouse together for $2.49; or the whole outfit for $3.98! SIZES: 3 to 10 years.
9 E 832: All Wool Jersey Slip-Over Sweater; crew-neck Navy (pictured) or Brown, each with contrasting stripes. . Price: $1.98 Post 4 cents ex.
9 E 252: All Wool Flannel Pants. In choice of Navy (shown) or Brown, buttoned to White Poplin Blouse. Pants are lined and have side pockets Pants and Blouse. $2.49. Post 5 cents ex. 9 E 253: Pants, Blouse and Slip-Over Sweater, all as described above. Three piece suit, complete for only. $3.98 Post 8 cents ex." This sweater setwas done to age 10, most of the other outfits were only done to age 8-9 years.
We have not noted many examples of the shoulder fastening style in the photographic record. Notice that the shirt with the shoulder-fastening sweater is done with a stylish Eton collar. The ad copy read, "H 9 E 254: Three-piece Suit. All-Wool Flannel Slip-over sweater with slide fastener; matching lined pants with two pockets; also a Broadcloth Blouse to which the pants button. COLORS: Navy or Brown each with white blouse. SIZES: 3 to 9 years. COMPLETE $2.98. Post 8 cents ex."
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