Figure 1.--Rompers were very popular for younger children. They often came in two sizes, these were made for children from 2-6 years. These Dutch bloomer rompers were available from the 1922 Montgromery Ward catalog. They were made in blue and pink, suggesting that modern colors conventions were beginning to become established. Chambray was one of the most popular materials.

Chambray is a fine cloth of cotton, silk, or linnen, commonly of plain weave with a colored warp and a white weft. The first references are note around 1805-15. Chambray is an American term, the fabric is commonly referred to as cambric in England. Boys clothing was most commonly cotton chambray. A wide variety of garments were made in chambray including rompers, blouses, shirts, and summer sailor suits. We note Sears Ucanttear blouses in 1912. Chambray was considered a hard wearing material that was easy to care for an thus ideal for children's clothing.

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