Summary
Child's pink rayon petticot, made circa 1940-1950. 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 pink rayon petticoat with fawn-coloured lace trim on bodice, straps and hem. Lace on bodice is in V-shape, inside which is smaller V-shaped floral decoration of bunched ribbon. Petticoat has narrow bodice and very full skirt.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Phyllis Steinberg, 21 Feb 1989
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Label inside petticoat reads: '100% Rayon, 26'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
55 cm (Length), 76 cm (Width)
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Exhibition Collection Management
260 mm (Width), 520 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
650 mm (Width), 560 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Flat on table with skirt extended to its maximum dimension.
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