Figure 1.-- Here is a close-up of the button-on arragement for this play suit. Clock on the image to see the buttons on the blouse. |
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The button are all original and intact and appear to be a carved Mother of Pearl. The top and bottom attach by means of buttons. Trouser suspension is a problem for younger boys without defined waistlines. Belts were not commonly worn at the time. The button-on styling was very popular for American boys in the early 20th century, especially in the inter-war era. We note many European boys at this time wearing suspender shorts, but this was much less common in the United States. This item was for a 4-year old, but button-on clothing was commonly made for boys up to about 10 years old.
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