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Coat and Bonnet

ca. 1961 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This matching coat and bonnet set was made by Minimode in the early 1960s. It was worn by a girl called Karen when she was about three years old. Minimode produced good quality and stylish clothing for children from around the late 1950s. This set was bought by Karen's mother in a childrenswear shop in Harrow in 1961. Minimode still make good quality children's clothes today but their label is now produced exclusively for the High Street chain, Boots.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Coat
  • Bonnets (Hats)
Materials and techniques
Machine stitched wool and polyester
Brief description
Girl's coat and bonnet set in peppermint green wool, fully lined, made by Minimode c.1961 in England.
Physical description
Matching coat and bonnet set made for a small girl of about 3 years old.
Credit line
Given by Patricia Ullmer
Object history
Worn by the donor's daughter, Karen Johnson, nee Ullmer
Summary
This matching coat and bonnet set was made by Minimode in the early 1960s. It was worn by a girl called Karen when she was about three years old. Minimode produced good quality and stylish clothing for children from around the late 1950s. This set was bought by Karen's mother in a childrenswear shop in Harrow in 1961. Minimode still make good quality children's clothes today but their label is now produced exclusively for the High Street chain, Boots.
Collection
Accession number
B.95:1, 2-2009

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Record createdApril 30, 2009
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