Girl's Cardigan
1950s (designed and made)
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Girl's pink ribbed wool bolero cardigan. The cardigan is open with no fastenings. There is a 5cm hem which runs all the way around the outside of the cardigan. A label stitched into the back reads 'Angora & Wool', attached to which is a smaller label giving the size as 24.
This cardigan is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes.
This cardigan is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes.
Object details
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| Brief description | girl's pink wool bolero cardigan probably by St. Enochwear, 1950s |
| Physical description | Girl's pink ribbed wool bolero cardigan. The cardigan is open with no fastenings. There is a 5cm hem which runs all the way around the outside of the cardigan. There is a slightly blue stain on the back. A label stitched into the back reads 'Angora & Wool', attached to which is a smaller label giving the size as 24. There is a small blue stain on the back. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Daphne Pearce |
| Object history | This cardigan is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes. |
| Summary | Girl's pink ribbed wool bolero cardigan. The cardigan is open with no fastenings. There is a 5cm hem which runs all the way around the outside of the cardigan. A label stitched into the back reads 'Angora & Wool', attached to which is a smaller label giving the size as 24. This cardigan is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes. |
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| Accession number | B.490-2012 |
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| Record created | May 10, 2013 |
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