Little Lord Fauntleroy

Set in the 1880s, this classic story features a beloved character whose influence extended beyond literature into fashion, inspiring a trend for velvet suits and merchandise. The illustrations by Reginald Birch contributed to a romantic style for boys, shaping children's attire well into the early twentieth century. Celebrated author Frances Hodgson Burnett created a character that captured the public's imagination, akin to the cultural impact of Harry Potter in modern times.