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Younger Canadian boys like American boys were wearing tunic suits of various styles in at the turn of the 20th century. They were worn with long stockings.
This company offered patterns for mothers that sewed or could afford a seamsress. They appeared in a French language publication which showed two tunic suits. First: ("Vêtement de garçonnet de 3 à 6 ans. Ce petit vêtement très nouveau se compose de 5 pièces. Peut se faire en lainage, velours, petit drap etc. Matériaux 4 verges en 30 pouces de large.") Clothing of small boy from 3 to 6 years. This small very new clothing is composed of 5 parts. Can be done in woollen article, velvet, small cloth etc. Materials 4 rods in 30 inches broad. Second: ("Blouse pour garçonnet de 3 à 6 ans. Blouse de forme nouvelle, ornéee de plis ronds encadrés d'un petit plissé de taffetas. Matériaux 2 verges en 48 pouces.) Tunic for small boy from 3 to 6 years. Smock of new form, adorned with round folds framed of small folded taffeta. Materials 2 rods in 48 inches.
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