Boy's Suit and Blouse, 1885-1900

Description:: According to the source of purchase, this conventional young boy's black knicker suit belonged to the Linsley Simpson family of Northford, Connecticut. Such Fauntleroy suits became popular after the publication of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "Little Lord Fauntleroy" in 1886. It is not likely that this blouse originally accompanied it - the knickers have buttonholes in the waistband for attaching a blouse waist, and this blouse has no buttons.
Date Issued:: [1885 TO 1900]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection
Place:: Northford, Connecticut
Subject Topic:: Suits (Clothing), Blouses, Boys' Clothing, and Children's clothing
Subject Name:: Simpson, Linsley and Simpson Family
Format:: clothing
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URL:: http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_76_104_11