Child's underwear
Cuddly Wear
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1940 - circa 1949
Materials
Nylon
Measurements
Petticoat - 400 mm (length), Knickers - 245 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667585
Summary
A child's 1940s white nylon sleeveless petticoat and matching knickers set. A back opening is closed by two buttons. The skirt is gathered onto a plain bodice. There is a lace edging at the hem which has a white ribbon threaded through it. There is a pair of knickers in the same material with an identical trim. There are two size labels in red reading '13' and '16'. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
On the label at the neckline: 'Cuddly/WEAR REGD.'
Makers and roles
Cuddly Wear , maker