Figure 1.--Little girls even for casual wear wore dresses, here called a "robe". They did not wear rompers or short pants. These were boys' clothes. The romper pictured here is a play suit.
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Figure 1.--Little girls even for casual wear wore dresses, here called a "robe". They did not wear rompers or short pants. These were boys' clothes. The romper pictured here is a play suit. |
"Au Louvre" is a big store in the centre of Paris. It is well know for its
luxury good. Many Americans and other foreigners shop there. The store in 1939 offered percale boys' rompers in sizes 47-52 cm. These were exclusively for boys, little girls wore dresses.
Little girls even for casual wear wore dresses, here called a "robe". They did not wear rompers or short pants. These were boys' clothes.
A romper or "barboteuse" is offered for a younger boy. It is a stripped percale romper with a square collar. The ad copy reads, "Barboteuse en percale rayée bleu et blanc, Longueur 47 et 52 seulement Fr 8.90." That means triped percale rompers blue and white, Length 47 and 52 only Fr 8.90. That seems rather a rarrow range of sizes, but would probably fit many 3-5 years olds. The sleevless styling looks rather like a casual or play suit. Notice the two small pockets and waist band.
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