Descriptions

A bleached cotton calico petticoat made by a mother for her expected child. A laundry mark stitched in red thread shows that there were six of these garments in the layette. The letter ‘A’ in fine cross stitch stands for the Aviolet family.

A child’s clothing collection, or ‘layette’, could include up to 58 garments, some finely embroidered or trimmed with lace. The under petticoat was pinned around the child and was related to swaddling.

This object is on display at RAMM in the Making History gallery.

Inscription

edge of bodie opening sewn, cross stitch laundry mark A6