Child's underwear
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1940 - circa 1949
Materials
Nylon
Measurements
Petticoat - 443 mm (length), Knickers - 227 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667589
Summary
A child's 1940s pale blue nylon petticoat and knicker set. The sleeveless petticoat has a six panelled skirt sewn onto a plain bodice. The scalloped hem is edged with cream lace. It has a red size label reading 'BS 01'. The knickers have an elasticated waist and scalloped edged legs with lace trim. There is a red size label reading 'BS 3'. The knickers have brown stains. Total number of items is 2.