Buster Brown suit

Buster Brown in his characteristic suit.

Meaning

Noun

A belted, double-breasted tunic or jacket worn with a large round collar, floppy bow, and shorts or knickerbockers, popular for young boys in the United States in the early 20th century.

Origin

Named after the comic strip character Buster Brown, created in 1902 by Richard Felton Outcault.

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