Romper suit
Category
Costume
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Rayon crepe, cotton thread embroidery, elastic cord, glass buttons.
Measurements
420 x 380 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604712
Summary
A girl's romper suit made from cream rayon crepe. The capped-sleeved suit is decorated on the bib with embroidered pink rabbits and a line of smocking in yellow and pink thread. It has elasticated leg cuffs, is unlined and fastens centre back with two white glass buttons, intact. A maker's label stitched to an inner seam reads, "Bettysil. De Lux. British Made".
Marks and inscriptions
Inner neckline, back left.: A maker's label stitched to an inner seam reads, "Bettysil. De Lux. British Made". See associated photograph for further details.