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We note Honor Bright shirts made by the Reliance Manufacturing Company manufacturing Company. Honor Bright was a trade name. The company's product line included blouses, shirts, and playwear in the 1920s. We do not know much about the company, other than it was located in Chicago, Illinois. We do note an ad for boy's blouses--from The Youth's Companion (June 15, 1922, p. 347). This ad appeared just as school was letting out in mid-June and appeals to boys and mothers who want to put their boys in blouses that will stand up under the strain of the activity of summer play. Notice that the boy in the illustration is running with his school books after being released from school. He wears a tie with his blouse, a striped blouse, above-the-knee knickers, and long black stockings. The ad copy reads, "Here's the ad text:
"Vacation's Here! Time for a Regular Blouse a Fellow Can PLay In. Honor
Bright Handbook: This 100-page, illustrated Boys' Handbook, chock-full
of "stunts" lively boys like to do, sent free to boys who wear Honor Bright
Shirts and Blouses. Shows how to make a boat, cabin, box kite--how to tell
north without a compass, signal by wigwag and loads of outdoor "dope."
Honor Bright Shirts, blouses and Play Suits. Ask Mother to have the
storekeeper show her some of these dandy Honor Bright Shirts and Blouses. Cut
good and roomy--from strongly stitched, durable fabrics--with curved armholes
and large, reinforced pocket. Mother'll be pleased with the neat, dressy
patterns (including khaki and black sateen)--the accurate fit--and
attractively designed Military collars, with or without links. She'll be
interest4ed, too, in Honor Bright Play Suits for little tots.
Boys' Handbook Free. Every boy who sends us six tags from Honor Bright Boys'
Blouses or Shirts get this 100-page book free. Mail coupon at right for your
first tag. Then ask Mother to go with you to the sore and help you pick out
some Honor Bright Shirts or Blouses with tags. All it takes is five tags more.
Reliance Manufacturing Company, 212 West Monroe STreet, Chicago, Illinois."
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