Child's underwear
Ellinot
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1940 - circa 1949
Materials
Man-made fabric (probably nylon)
Measurements
Vest - 445 mm (length), Knickers - 228 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667584
Summary
A matching set of a child's petticoat and knickers in a man-made fabric (probably nylon) from the 1940s. It has a cream background with a floral design. The vest has an empire line bodice. The vest and knickers are both edged with a man-made frill and lace. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
On the label on the vest: 'ELLINOT'/ Regd. Brand / We sincerely trust this/ garment will give you/as much pleasure and/satisfaction as it has/given us in producing./Size [colon] SO1/18'
Makers and roles
Ellinot , maker