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Clothing - Children's Skirt, Kathryn Knitwear, 1960's

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Skirt and Jacket Suit Set

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Sandra, August 1967

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Historical information

This skirt is part of a matching skirt and jacket suit worn by the donor, Sandra Hooker (nee White) as an 8 year old, on special occasions in the late 1960's.

Sandra grew up on a sheep farm near Torquay where woollen garments were a family priority. The suit was given to Sandra as a child, and probably purchased by her grandparents.

Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940's – 1980's.

Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly.

Physical description

Red pleated woollen skirt with elastic waistband.

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Identifier

9200

Date made

1960's

Place made

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Creator

Kathryn Knitwear

Materials

Wool, Elastic

Measurements

Width: 400 millimetres, Height: 400 millimetres

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Accessed 4 June 2026

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Clothing - Children's Jacket, Kathryn Knitwear, 1960's

This jacket is part of a matching skirt and jacket suit worn by the donor, Sandra Hooker (nee White) as an 8 year old, on special occasions in the late 1960's. Sandra grew up on a sheep farm near Torquay where woollen garments were a family priority. The suit was given to Sandra as a child, and probably purchased by her grandparents. Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940's – 1980's. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly.
Red woollen jacket with navy trim and eight brass buttons.
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