Historical information

This vest was likely owned by Elaine Morris (then Nobelius) sometime between the ages of 12 and 14; as she was born in 1934, this item was likely purchased in the mid-late 1940s. This estimation aligns with the existence of advertisements for this item - an Exacto brand, Mellowbloom line peach underwear vest - as early as 1949; it's possible the item existed before then so I am reluctant to date it to 1949, but its absence from advertising records suggest it may not have predated 1948-9 by much. It was stored in a Monkey Pyjama Case (VEMU2288) along three other clothing items (VEMU2294-6).

Significance

This item belonged to a member of the Nobelius family and is a very well-preserved example of 1940s sleepwear.

Physical description

This item is a peach-coloured, knitwear vest in size OS (Outsized). It has a round neckline, lined by a strip of different, textured fabric in a slightly lighter shade, accompanied by a decorative knot in the same fabric. It has a tag at the bottom of the item on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Tag, Centre: "MELLOWBLOOM / AN Exacto PRODUCT"
Tag, Right Edge: "OS"