Figure 1.--Here is the selection of Ucanttear junior suits offerered in the Fall and Winter 1912-13 catalog. Ucantteat was the Sears store brand. There were both tunic suits and the sack suit styles worn by older boys.
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Figure 1.--Here is the selection of Ucanttear junior suits offerered in the Fall and Winter 1912-13 catalog. Ucantteat was the Sears store brand. There were both tunic suits and the sack suit styles worn by older boys. |
This is a dark navy blue almost black double-breasted suit for school-age boys. The ad copy reads, "DARK NAVY BLUE ALL WOOL WORSTED SERGE SUIT. Double breasted effect with yoke, fancy plaits and derby back. {Note: I'm not sure what a derby back is.] English twill lining. Full lined knickerbocker pants with side pockets, hip pocket and strap and buckle at the knee. SIZES--5 to 9 years. Mention boy's age." Notice that in 1912 that bows wee still being used for boys, especially younger boys. Boys might have worn bows like that to school, but I think longist haor like this was much less common.
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