Romper suit
Category
Costume
Date
1940 - 1950
Materials
Cotton, mother-of-pearl.
Measurements
540 x 600 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603027
Summary
A baby's romper suit for a boy made from white and green cotton. The all in one suit has a pattern of green spots, with sage green cuffs and collar, with a single patch pocket on the bib, left hand side, also edged in sage green cotton. The suit is unlined and fastens centre back with eight small 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.