Name/Title

School Uniform

Entry/Object ID

1998.5.8

Description

Girl's blue wool school uniform. Sleeveless. "V" neckline edged with a band of wool. Pointed patch pocket on left breast. White cotton patch on pocket with letters "W.H.L.C." and a coat of arms with the word "PROSPER" over three fleur-de-lis, all embroidered in navy blue. Natural waist, marked with two half-circles on the left and right hip. Knife pleats at left and right hip to bottom hem. Straight and knee-length skirt. Minuscule holes across dress, possibly insect damage.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Malkin, Peter, on behalf of the Estate of Elizabeth Ursula Malkin

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Wool

Color

Blue, White

Made/Created

Date made

1926

Place

Country

England, United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

W. Nealkin [handwritten label]

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 103.5cm Width (b): 50.5cm