Vintage American Denim Sailor Suit (early-1940s?)


Figure 1.--This ittle boy's sailor suit dated bavk to World War II era of the 1940's. The suit is made of dark blue denim fabric trimmed in white braid. Trousers button to the waist of shirt both at the front and back of the waist. Three buttons on either side of the front open and close the trousers. Buttons are of dark blue plastic with anchor. Patch pocket on the left side front of shirt. Condition is very nice. Clean and free of soiling and stains. Size would fit about a 4 year old boy.

This ittle boy's sailor suit dated bavk to World War II era of the 1940's. The suit is made of dark blue denim fabric trimmed in white braid. Trousers button to the waist of shirt both at the front and back of the waist. Three buttons on either side of the front open and close the trousers. Buttons are of dark blue plastic with anchor. Patch pocket on the left side front of shirt. Condition is very nice. Clean and free of soiling and stains. Size would fit about a 4 year old boy. Measurements: Length from the neckline of the shirt to the hem of the pants is 31-1/2" long. Width across the shoulders from one side to the other is 10".; Chest is 26" around. Waist is 22" around. Length of the trousers from the waist to hem is 20-1/2" long. Measurement from the waist to the middle of the crotch is 9".






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Created: 10:50 PM 5/9/2010
Last updated: 10:50 PM 5/9/2010