Figure 1.--Here we see a fassionably dressed Parisian boy. The tunic is longer than most we have seen, but we are guessing mother bought a large size that would fit him for more than 1 year. The image is undated, but the portrait would have been taken about the turn of the 20th century.

We have very little information about early 19th century French tunics and the styles. We have much more information about the tunics that were worn at the turn of the 20th century. Tunic suits were very popular in France during the early 20th century. Theese tunics were mase in different styles. Sailor styles appear to haver been the most popular, but they were done with a wide range of detailing and stylistic features. Some do not look at all like sailor outfits, at least at first glance. We also notice Russian blouses.

Early 20th Century Styles

We have very little information about early 19th century French tunics and the styles.

Turn of the 20th Century Styles

We have much more information about the tunics that were worn at the turn of the 20th century. Tunic suits were very popular in France during the early 20th century. Theese tunics were mase in different styles. Sailor styles appear to haver been the most popular, but they were done with a wide range of detailing and stylistic features. Some do not look at all like sailor outfits, at least at first glance. We also notice Russian blouses.

Sailor Style

Most French tunics were mafe in the the sailor suit style. An example is the Parisian boy here (figure 1). Unlike the generally plain American styles, French mothers appear to have preferred much fancier styles, often heavily trimmed in lace and ruffles. Often itbis hard to tell they are done in the sailor style. The trim was usually applied to the "V" and back flap of the sailor collar. They were worn with both knickers and short pants. The knickers werte usually worn above the knees. The short pants style appears to have been very popular and were often worn with three-quarter length socks.

Russian Blouse Style

The Russian blouse tunic suit was also wornin France. It appears to have been popular than the sailor style. They seem to have been a more casual style and were worn more as summer play suits than dress outfirs.

Buster Brown Style

The Buster Brown style so popular in America was little worn in France.