Bubble-Suit
ca. 1984 (made)
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The bubble-suit was one of a number of children's all-in-one garments which were particularly characteristic of the 1960s onward. They also included the catsuit, jumpsuit and flying suit, and were usually sleeveless or short sleeved unwaisted garments with trouser legs, in a fairly lightweight but warm fabric.
The jumpsuit was originally worn by those making a jump by parachute and the flying suit from clothes worn while flying a plane.The bubble suit was in reference to its fuller cut, which more easily fitted over a nappy and was therefore particularly suitable for the youngest children, whereas the cat suit was tighter fitting, and probably thought to make the wearer move like a cat
The jumpsuit was originally worn by those making a jump by parachute and the flying suit from clothes worn while flying a plane.The bubble suit was in reference to its fuller cut, which more easily fitted over a nappy and was therefore particularly suitable for the youngest children, whereas the cat suit was tighter fitting, and probably thought to make the wearer move like a cat
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Rayon and polyester blend |
| Brief description | Child's printed rayon/ polyester bubble-suit; made in the USA, about 1984 |
| Physical description | Child's bubble-suit, of white rayon/ polyester blend printed with a design of tulips in pink, red and green. The garment has a rounded neck with a falling collar of white fabric bound with the tulip print, and puffed sleeves with white fabric cuffs. The baggy-legged trousers are gathered to the high waisted bodice, and finished with ankle cuffs of white fabric. The garment fastens at the back with three white plastic buttons and stitched buttonholes, and with press studs down the inside of the legs. |
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| Credit line | Kristina Byler Clark gift |
| Object history | Given by Kristina Byler Clark (RF 92/709) |
| Summary | The bubble-suit was one of a number of children's all-in-one garments which were particularly characteristic of the 1960s onward. They also included the catsuit, jumpsuit and flying suit, and were usually sleeveless or short sleeved unwaisted garments with trouser legs, in a fairly lightweight but warm fabric. The jumpsuit was originally worn by those making a jump by parachute and the flying suit from clothes worn while flying a plane.The bubble suit was in reference to its fuller cut, which more easily fitted over a nappy and was therefore particularly suitable for the youngest children, whereas the cat suit was tighter fitting, and probably thought to make the wearer move like a cat |
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| Accession number | MISC.717-1992 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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