Romper suit
Category
Costume
Date
1940 - 1950
Materials
Cotton, elastic cord, mother-of-pearl.
Measurements
560 x 540 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603026
Summary
A baby boy's romper suit made from blue and white striped cotton. The long-sleeved suit has plain white cuffs and square yoke, with a patch pocket on the left hand side of the bodice. It is unlined and fastens centre back with eight pearl buttons, intact. A maker's label attached to an inner seam reads, "The Myretta".
Provenance
Gift of Wendy St. John Maule
Marks and inscriptions
Central seam back, left hand side.: A maker's label attached to an inner seam reads, "The Myretta". See associated photograph for further details.