Catalog, "Camping Outfits for Girls and Boys," Franklin Simon & Company, 1926

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Artifact Overview

In the 1920s, many American children attended summer camps or participated in youth organizations that emphasized outdoor activities. To meet their needs, Franklin Simon & Company distributed this 1926 catalog featuring specialty "camping outfits for boys and girls." The New York City-based department store offered a variety of outdoor clothing and accessories, including hosiery, footwear, neckerchiefs, and pajamas.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1926

Subject Date

1926

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

88.158.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Width: 3.625 in

Catalog, "Camping Outfits for Girls and Boys," Franklin Simon & Company, 1926