Cot mattress cover
Mothercare
Category
Childcare objects
Date
circa 1996
Materials
Plastic, mesh, fabric and metal
Measurements
345 mm (width); 40 mm (depth); 700 mm (length)
Place of origin
U.K.
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671258.3.2
Summary
The protective plastic and mesh cover for a foam mattress for a baby's cradle. The cover dates from circa 1996 and is fastened around the edge with a zip. Attached to one side is a large fabric label with safety details. The cover and mattress were bought from Mothercare to fit a papier-mache cradle and stand. They also come with a fitted sheet which has possibly been handmade.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs Juliet Mills in December 2010.
Makers and roles
Mothercare , retailer