Combination; Stapley and Smith; 1900-1933; MT1999.163.6
Combination
About this object
Combination; a white cotton combination made by the English company Stapley and Smith who specialised in foundation garments and underwear. This garment was part of Mrs Alma Maud Wright's of Mataura (1903-1998) glory box and it was donated to us by her daughter, Mrs Ina Russell.
Manufacturer
Date Made1900-1933
Place MadeUK, England, Middlesex, London
Medium and Materials
processed material, textile, cotton
processed material, textile, lace
A label is sewn on the inside front placket. it is stitched in red and reads:
'Sterling / Manufacturer's Logo [Stylised Pound Symbol in a Shield] / TRADE MARK / S & S'.
A second label is stitched onto the bottom of the left leg and reads:
'S & S LTD, Sterling / Manufacturer's Logo [Stylised Pound Symbol in a Shield] S & S. / No 9243 / WOMS. 59/11 ' O.s 69/-'
sewn
Measurements
l 925mm x w 340mm
large
clothing/fashion/costume/dress
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object Type Object numberMT1999.163.6
Rights
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