Figure 1.--Thhis boy was from Reading Pennsylvania. He wears a knicker suit with a double-breasted jacket. Note the destinctive pockets. The portrait is undated, but was probably taken about 1910. |
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We notice American boys knicker suits being worn with dfferent jacket styles. We see boys wearing both single- and double-breasted jackets. Double-breated jackets were at first most popular in the early 20th century. Single-breasted suits gradually increased in popularity. While these were the basic styles, there were a wide variety of variations associated with the lapels and pockets. The lapels varied in cut and width. The pockets varied in number, placement, and type. The Suits with Norfolk styling were popular in the early 20th century.
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