Figure 1.--Here we have three button-on outfits for youngerv boys. Wards uses both waists ahd shirts tobdescribe them. One is a three-piece outfit with a sweater. Notice the self-belts. |
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This button-on shorts set is shown being worn as an open-collar garment. Notice the small outline drawing to show that it could also be buttoned at the collar. The Wards' adcopy read, " All Wool lumberjack style Waist with collar, cuffs, and flaps on pockets of the same material as pants. Full lined pants with two side pockets made of a winter weight cassimere about 80 per cent wool and 20 per cent silk. Sizes 3 to 8 years. State age. Read “How to Measure” on Page 252. Shipping weight, 1 pound, 12 ounces. 40 G 3622—Brown plaid pants; tan, gray and blue plaid blazer. 40 G 3624—Blue gray plaid pants; blue gray and tan plaid blazer. Each, $2.85."
The Wards' adcopy read, " Practical, sleeveless sweater of 70 per cent wool and 30 per cent Rayon. Tan chambray waist buttons to pants of All Wool jersey. Outfit is ideal winter weight; pants full lined. Sizes: 3 to 8 years. State age. See size scale and read “How to Measure” on Page 252. Shipping weight, 1 pound, 11 ounces. 40 G 3626—Tan, maroon and silver sweater. Tan waist, medium brown pants. 40 G 3628—Purple, gray and silver sweater. Tan waist. Medium brown pants. Each $2.98."
The Wards' adcopy read, " An exceptional value. The first time in years we have been able to offer an All Wool Suit for so low a price. All Wool winter weight cassimere in choice of colors for both pants and shirt. Unlined. Collar and cuffs of same material as pants. Sizes: 3 to 8 years. State age. See size scale and read “How to Measure” on Page 252. Shipping weight, 1 pound, 7 ounces. 40 G 3660—Brown and maroon plaid shirt; brown plaid pants. 40 G 3662—Blue and henna plaid shirt; bluish gray plaid pants. Each, $2.35."
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