Child's blouse
Marks and Spencer Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1980
Materials
Cotton and polyester
Measurements
444 mm (length)
Place of origin
Baker Street
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 658641
Summary
A child's mid blue blouse with long sleeves and a shirt type collar, sold by 'Marks and Spencer' under their brand name 'St Michael' (circa 1980). The blouse closes with five buttons down the front. The sleeves have cuffs closing with a single button. Stuck on the inside on the back just below the collar is a label that reads 'Remove This Before Wearing, Age 6, +, Detacher Cette, Etiquette Avant Usage, 7RA'. Attached to the right hand seam of the blouse is a label with the St. Michael logo and number 'CA.01295', and washing instructions. The coathanger is made of white plastic with a metal hanger. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
Stuck on the inside on the back just below the collar is a label: 'REMOVE THIS BEFORE WEARING/ AGE/ 6 / +/ DETACHER CETTE/ ETIQUETTE AVANT USAGE/ 7RA'. Attached to the right hand seam of the blouse is a label: St. Michael logo and number CA.01295, and washing instructions.
Makers and roles
Marks and Spencer Ltd, retailer