Child's underwear
Marks and Spencer Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1980
Materials
Cotton and nylon polymide
Measurements
Vest - 400 mm (length); 270 mm (width), Knickers - 235 mm (length); 230 mm (width)
Place of origin
Baker Street
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 658640
Summary
A child's pale blue towelling vest and pair of knickers, sold by 'Marks and Spencer' under their brand name 'St Michael' (circa 1980). The knickers have blue elastic at the leg and waist. The vest has an edging of pale blue lace around the neck and armhole. Each garment bears the label St.Michael and are for children aged 6-8 years. The vest has the number T73-231 and the knickers 113/5818 059. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
Vest: 'T73-231' Knickers: '113/5818 059'
Makers and roles
Marks and Spencer Ltd, retailer