Fashion Magazine for Boys Clothes: Delineator--1889, Fauntleroy Suits

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LORD FAUNTLEROY SUITS. The popularity of the Lord Fauntleroy suits is due in large part to their appearance in the characterization of a "little lord", the hero of Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous work which has been playing in London and New York. The hero, a young boy of sunny disposition and angelic mien, appeared in four costumes, three of which are shown here -- the sailor, the riding suit and the court suit. young boys will wear them until there ages are written in double numbers. Suit #2572 consist of white jersey trousers, white silk Surah blouse which has a broad sailor collar of pale Surah, The Fauntleroy sash of the blue surah has long fringe ends and hangs to the right side. sizes three to twelve years. Suit #9085 is a riding suit made of rich wine-colored corduroy with leggings of tan-colored leather and gauntlet gloves to match. The Tam O' Shanter cap is made of matching fabric although it may be knitted. Suit #2577 is constructed of black velvet with black silk stockings and little kid slippers decorated with bows. A deep collar of irish point lace and deep rolling cuffs of similar lace form beautiful accessories. The waist is draped with a wide sash of crimson silk Surah. The hat is a soft felt trimmed with a bunch of ostrich tips. Sizes three to twelve years.