Child's underwear
Cuddly Wear
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1940 - circa 1949
Materials
Man-made fabric
Measurements
Petticoat - 552 mm (length), Knickers - 225 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667591
Summary
A child's 1940s petticoat and knicker set. The sleeveless petticoat made of man-made fabric. It has an opening on the left shoulder fastened with two buttons. There is a trim at the hem of two rows of lace. The knickers have an elasticated waist and a similar trim of lace at the legs. The petticoat has a red size label reading 'B.S.1 20' and the knickers have a label reading 'BS 3'. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
On the label on the vest and knickers: 'Cuddly/WEAR/REGd'
Makers and roles
Cuddly Wear , maker