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Tag Archives: Alfred H. Eckman
Saluting the Sailor Suit
With the approaching July 4th holiday, we decided to celebrate the endearing tradition of children’s sailor suits. Introduced from England shortly before the U.S. Civil War, these small outfits were designed to resemble uniforms worn by Navy sailors. By the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfred H. Eckman, Bahsen, Charles Dunn, Clothing, Erna Reistein, Fashion, Frederic G. Homer, Laurence B. Morrissey, M. Potter, Sailor Suit
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