Summary
Child's Blue Bird brand terry towelling jumpsuit with orange, pink and white floral design, made circa 1966-1975. It is part of the unsold stock held by Steinberg drapery when it closed.
Hyman Steinberg immigrated from Palestine in 1924 and his future wife Phyllis immigrated from the Russian-Polish border in 1927. Hyman established a manufacturing business in Elgin Street, Carlton, making men's and women's hosiery. He continued manufacturing there until 1938. Meanwhile, in 1930, Hyman and his wife had leased a shop across the road from their mill in Elgin Street and begun a drapery business. There were many other Jewish shopkeepers in Carlton and several other drapery shops in Elgin and Lygon Streets. The Steinberg Drapery was operated by Hyman and Phyllis until Hyman's death in 1975. Mrs Steinberg retired in 1989, aged nearly 80, and Museum Victoria acquired many items from the store.
Physical Description
Sleeveless, short legged jumpsuit of terry towelling. Orange, pink and white floral design with white bands around legs, armholes and neck. Zip at front and elasticised waist (at back).
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Home & Community, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Phyllis Steinberg, 21 Feb 1989
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Date Made
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Place Used
Steinberg Drapery, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960s-1980s
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Inscriptions
Label inside indicates brand name ("Blue Bird") and Size (22). Original tag still attached with price ($6.99) and washing instructions.
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Overall Dimensions
52 cm (Length), 48 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
510 mm (Length), 280 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: max dimensions
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Keywords
Children's Clothing, Family Businesses, Jewish Communities, Jewish Immigration, Working Life