Just the simple sailor style shirt with ties and a white sailor hat. The cracker jack name and slogan, the more you eat the more you want, were registered in 1896. Robert rueckheim, fredericks grandson, was the inspiration for sailor jack. Cracker jack has always been the particular favorite of young folks, longtime company sales manager f. In 1866, regulations permitted a white sennet straw hat as an additional item for summer wear. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Please look carefully at all photos because they are an important part of the description.
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