Clothing - Clothing, baby's singlet and lace collar, c1900

Historical information

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families

Significance

The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

a) A white cotton baby's under-singlet, with hand-crocheting around neckline.
b) The singlet is topped by a separate, heavily machine-embroidered, white cotton dress-collar .

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