The Hazlehurst signal., 1883-12-06
Boys' Clothing


quite MS fanciiully rs little girl tho
same age. a very snowy suit for such
n child is composed OF crimson plush,
silk the same shade and unblcachcd en-
broidcry. The skirt is Of the silk, is
finished by a plated ilouncc and covered
with a deep ruiile Of the embroidery.
The upper portion Of the garment is of
plush, with the back in three pieces
each one finished by'a hollow plat,
which form the basque. The jacket
fronts, also of plush. fall open, disclos.
ing fullness OF embroidery which is
secured in place by satin ribbons from
the under arm seams and crossing over
To the front. where they arc tod in n
loop bow with ends. The largo collar
of embroidery Is tod with u full bow
and the coat sleeves are trimmed with
facing of the embroidery, Stimulating
square cuffs. Dark green stockings and
plush cap in the same rich color, conf
plctc the costumes.
For four.year-old boy plaid suit
has round plated skirt. with jacket of
dark green cloth. The fronts open over
n full plastron OF plaid and arc fastened
at the waist line by two buttoncd lap.
pets. The back Is cut tailor-fashion,
with side piece. All round the jacket
lappc,s are placed, which are lined with
plaid and trimmed with small rcvers
fixed by n button. a plaid scarf Is fast.
encd on the shoulder by clasp and tied
on the left side under the arm, round
collar and cuffs. also Of plaid, Tartan
cap and plain green stockings.
Sailor costumes are very becoming tn
small boys. One in size for boy of
five has trousers of English serge. gath
cred below the knee with India-r,ibbcr
and are piped with red worstcd braid.
The chcmisctte Is OF serge, trimmed
with n double collar of blue wooden
fabric and red sufah. The straight
sleeve of blue wooden Is gathered on To
n waistband Of surah. and the blue cloth
cap il trimmed with red braid and red
pompon.
An older boy can wear this stylish suit
OF light cloth. The trousers are short
and button gaitcr fashion ut the side.
The straight vest is closed and secured
with one row of buttons. The jacket
fronts are fastened ut the top by one
button, and the back Is composed of
two pieces, curved in by the middle
seam: near each hip square pocket Is
placed, and the tailor-cut sleeves are
buttoned mt the wrist The cloth
Bolcro Is edged with hatter's braid and
trimmed with cluster of pompons.
For n boy nine or ten years of age a
dark green suit Is handsome. Jacket,
with sailor collar. Is cut to the figure
and has three seams in the back. The
front is buttoncd its whole length and
the collar and cuffs are trimmed with
three rows OF gilt braid; the buttons arc
gilt. and on the left side, above the
breast, a gilt anchor is suspended by q
pale green ribbon. The jersey vest is
bordered with braid in the neck and Mt
lower edge. 1t is fastened In the back
and adorned in front, where 1t is cS-
posed by the low neck Of jacket, with
gold star. Closc-iitting pants are
drawn In below the knee by garter of
gold braid. Green stockings and cap
trimmed with gold braid to match suit.
An overcoat for n boy is in gray cloth.
is cut to the figure, Tapped in front. and
has breast.pOckct and pockets on the
hips. The front is marked by q seam
and finished by double row Of buttons
to the waist. The turned-down collar
Is adorned on the left with an cmbroid-
cred anchor surmountcd by three stars,
and three rows of braid trim the collar
and cuffs. The waistcoat OF black vel.
vet is buttoned at the top and bound
with braid. and the knickerbockers are
also OF velvet. Black felt hat and black
stockings complete the outfit.
A simple but stylish overgarment,
which can be also used rs dress, Is for
boy of from four to six years old. 1t
is shaped in center back and under arm
seams and has diagonal front, closed
with ornamental buttons. Straps In the
back arc bucklcd in center. Collar.
cuffs and pockets finish tho blouse
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