Boy's sailor suit blouse
Rowe
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Cotton, cotton tape.
Measurements
400 x 400 mm
Place of origin
Gosport
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602557.5
Summary
A boy's sailor suit blouse, part of a set, made from blue and white cotton. The long-sleeved blouse has blue cotton trimmed cuffs square collar and V-shaped front opening, with a faux naval badge on the left sleeve in pale blue. It is unlined and fastens centre front on the bodice with a cotton tape tie, intact. A maker's label attached to an inner seam reads, "Rowe. Gosport, England".
Marks and inscriptions
Inner neckline, centre back.: A maker's label attached to an inner seam reads, "Rowe. Gosport, England". See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Rowe, tailor