Figure 1.--This double-breasted suit was done in all-wool herringbone material An optional second pir of knickers could be purchaed. Note that these knickers do not buckle or button below the knee and rather have a knit weave to provide a snug closing.

The Sears ad copy read, "With High Quality. Boyville $6.95 2-pc. Suit. Tailoring Throughout. Very fine, smooth finish all wool suiting . . . Handsome herringbone weave with overplaid . . . Stylish double breasted coat has sports back, high luster rayon lining . . . 1 or 2 pairs of knickers . . . no vest. It carries the famous Boyville label--your assurance of high quality, finer fabrics, better tailoring. Tailored with pleated patch pockets. Full lined knickers have wool worsted knit bottoms. For an exceptional value, buy the suit with extra knickers--they practically double the life of this stylish suit. All age-sizes: 8 to 17. State age-size. Shipping weight, 3 lbs, 3 oz; with extra knickers, 4 lbs, 3.oz Coat and Knickers 40 D 2946--Dk Brown $6.95 40 D 2949--Dark Blue $6.95 Coat and 2 Prs Knickers 40 D 2947--Dk Brown $8.95 40 D 2950--Dark Blue $8.95"

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