Item SH 890401 Petticoat - Child's, White Rayon, circa 1955

Summary

Child's white rayon petticot, made circa 1955. 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 lace trim of synthetic and cotton lace. 6.5cm frill of diamond pattern rayon on the bottom, lace trimmed. No size marked on garment.