Figure 1.--This McCalls patter was described as a bolero jacket. It dates from 1929. Unfortunately we do not have the full page with the ad copy. We also notice the outfits being offered in up-scale shops. |
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Little Lord Fauntleroy suits had not entirely disappeared by 1929, although they were not very common. We see them both in the photgraphic record and catalogs. We note what might be called a Bolero jacket. Bolero meant the short cut-away jacket worn open, the very same jacket worn with the classic Little Lord fauntleroy suits. The blouses are not nearly as fancy, but still had large collars, often trimed with ruffles. The pants were also different. Instad of knee pant, these suits were normally done with short pants. Younger boys might still wear these Fautleroy-styled outfits for formal occassions. We notice both bolero jackets and collar-buttoning jackets in catalogs and the photographic record. We also notice the outfits being offered in up-scale shops. We note several examples of these suits. The Fauntleroy suit here was a pattern published by The McCall Pattern Company (figure 1). It was described as a 'Boy's Bolero Suit'. Although some mothers still liked the style, the term 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' was no often used. I had become a term of derision. Simple bolero [meaning cut-away] jacket; blouse with round collar and cuffed sleeves; short trousers." Illustrated directions. Pattern dates circa 1929. Suggested fabrics: Flannel, cotton, twill, corduroy, denim, cassimere, and khaki drill. The colors were indigo blue, brown, blue, green, plaids, khaki, and black. Materials required: Blouse: 1-1/8 Yds. 36" fabric. Bolero & trousers: 1-1/4 Yds. 36" fabric.
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