Child's smock
H.Pack and Co.
Category
Costume
Date
1870 - 1900
Materials
lace & cotton
Measurements
480 mm (Width); 530 mm (L)
Place of origin
Ryde
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291417.1
Summary
One of a set of five cream, textured cotton child's smocks, late 19th Century. The smocks all seem to have been made by 'H.Pack and Co. Outfitters, Ryde'. They are full, with long full sleeves and smocking around the cuffs. Gathered in and sewn with smocking around the neck, a piece of lace sewn on inside of neckline. They fasten with a double row of tiny buttons at the back of the neck. Some staining.
Marks and inscriptions
'H. Pack and Co. Outfitters, Ryde'.
Makers and roles
H.Pack and Co., outfitter