Nappy
1950-1959 (made)
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Nappy of white cotton with a vertical stripe in the weave, with an inverted eliptical pad of twofold white cotton stitched to the inside. The nappy is triangular, with rounded points which pin together at the front, and is probably for use on baby girls, since the greater absorbency is at the back.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, machine stitched |
| Brief description | Cotton nappy; probably made in the United Kingdom, 1950-1959 |
| Physical description | Nappy of white cotton with a vertical stripe in the weave, with an inverted eliptical pad of twofold white cotton stitched to the inside. The nappy is triangular, with rounded points which pin together at the front, and is probably for use on baby girls, since the greater absorbency is at the back. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | TETRA (Label; inside back; weaving; thread) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr. and Mrs. Ruben |
| Object history | Worn by the donors' daughters, Claire (born 1953) and Isabelle (born 1956) Ruben |
| Production | The shape of the padded part of the nappy suggests that it was designed for use on a girl (more absorbency needed at back). Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Accession number | B.161-1999 |
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| Record created | June 30, 1999 |
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