Doll's trousers
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1960 - 1970
Materials
Cotton, braid and metal
Measurements
155 mm (length); 65 mm (width across hips); 60 mm (width of each flared hem)
Place of origin
Hong Kong
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663195
Summary
A pair of red trousers made for a Tressy doll. They are made from fairly stiff brushed cotton, with wide, flared hems edged with embroidered braid patterned with red flowers and green leaves. They fasten at the back with a small silver-coloured metal press stud. A tiny label in the back is printed with the place of production details. Part of an outfit set.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Helen Akitt in March 2008.
Marks and inscriptions
On label attached inside trousers: 'MADE IN HONG KONG'