Summary
Child's white rayon petticot, made in the early 1950s. It was acquired with a collection of material from the Steinburg Drapery, located at 142 Elgin Street, Carlton, Melbourne. The business was established around 1930 by Hyman and Phyllis Steinberg.
During World War II the Steinberg Drapery was particularly busy. Products were purchased using cash with clothing rations to control distribution; Hyman and Phyllis in turn had to use the ration tickets to buy stock from wholesalers and manufacturers. Davies Co-op, a long-term supplier, provided rejects/seconds, including pure cotton underwear and windcheaters. Phyllis closed the store in the late 1980s.
Physical Description
Child's white petticoat of rayon with bow on front and lace trim around the hem (which is scalloped), neck and arm-holes.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Phyllis Steinberg, 21 Feb 1989
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Inscriptions
'Size 24' printed in red inside right shoulder.
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Overall Dimensions
56 cm (Length), 50 cm (Width)
