Historical information

Nylon became a popular, easy care material for clothing in City of Moorabbin in 1950's Flowers, shapes and patterns could be pressed into the material during manufacture and it required no ironing.

Significance

This Nylon baby dress is typical of the widespread use of this popular synthetic material in the City of Moorabbin c1960 due to the its easy care and prettiness

Physical description

A Maude Wilson Style Baby nylon pale blue dress size 1 with press stud fasteners, lace trim, puff sleeves with blue ribbon and pale blue pink appliqued flowers