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Sindy 'Sleepy Time' outfit.

Sindy Designer Outfit
1963 (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Pedigree Dolls & Toys (Manufacturer)
Place of origin
exeter (made)

Sindy 'Sleepy Time' outfit, in blue, released in 1963. While sets were released in pink, Sindy style guides do not mention a particular colour being more popular, or released first. This Sindy outfit is one of the eight released with Sindy dolls when they were first sold in the United Kingdom, making it exceedingly popular.

Object details

Categories
Children & Childhood
Dolls & Toys
Object type
Sindy Designer Outfit
Parts
This object consists of 14 parts.

  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Mirror
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Hairbrush
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Toothpaste
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Comb
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Shoe
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Magazine
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Roller
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Roller
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Bag
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Roller
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Nightie
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Knickers
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Towel
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' Soap
Titles
  • Sindy 'Sleepy Time' outfit. (manufacturer's title)
  • Sindy Designer Outfit (generic title)
Materials and techniques
A variety of sewn fabrics.
Cotton (Textile)
Nylon
Elastic
Plastic
Stitching
Brief description
Sindy 'Sleepy Time' outfit, consisting of a nightie and knickers, along with sleepover-style accessories.
Physical description
Pink and white cotton checked cotton nightie and knickers, a white cotton towel, and a variety of plastic accessories.
Content description
Unmarked
Style
20th Century Second Half
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Lucie White
Summary
Sindy 'Sleepy Time' outfit, in blue, released in 1963. While sets were released in pink, Sindy style guides do not mention a particular colour being more popular, or released first. This Sindy outfit is one of the eight released with Sindy dolls when they were first sold in the United Kingdom, making it exceedingly popular.
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.199:1 to 14-2012

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Record createdDecember 17, 2012
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1258672/sindy-sleepy-time-outfit-sindy-designer-outfit-pedigree-dolls/
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