Figure 1.--We note an ad for kneepants sailor suits by O. Williamson in Borås, a clothing manufacturing center. The ad is for boys from age 3-10 years. The top of the ad explains the different prices for the different sizes. We are not sure about the date, but believes that it comes from the 1900s. |
We note an ad here for sailor suits offered by O. Williamson. The company was located in Borås which was an important center for clothing manufacture in Sweden. The outfit was a double-breasted reffer suits with kneepants. I'm not sure if thge tam-like cap was part of the suit or just added for illustrative purposes. Its not mentioned in the ad copy. The ad copy read, "Boys´Jacket Suits extra prime pure wool naval blue
(Smaller text:) for ages 3 to 4 years 3,50 st. (Swedish crowns) apiece for ages 5 to 6 years 3,75 st. apiece for ages 7 to 10 years 4,.st. apiece. Delivered C.O.D. Detailed Price-Current
on wollen and cotton articles is sent postage free. O. Williamson
Borås."
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