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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Baby's Layette

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Rose S Hay

1962

Overview

Young infant's handmade woollen layette includes:
1. Cream bonnet with white silk ribbon bows
2. Cream jacket, long sleeved, and collar with white silk ribbon bows and delicate embroidered flowers
3. Cream booties with white silk ribbon bows and delicate embroidered flowers

Historical information

Baby's Layette made for Sandra Dale Gregory by Sandra's Grandmother, Ros S Hay 1962
(using 2ply nimbla wool)

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.160

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Contextual Information

A layette is a coordinated collection of clothes for a newborn, though the term is also used to refer to basic supplies for an infant. A basic layette set is typically made up of four items: a sleepsuit, diaper cover, bodysuit, and hat.
However, it can also include other things like socks, booties, and hair accessories.

Keywords

Baby And Infants

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 26 May, 2025

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