Name/TitleThe 'Viyella' Baby Book
About this objectThe 'Viyella' Baby Book: Preparing for a Very Important Person' - a booklet produced by the makers of 'Viyella' and 'Clydella' fabrics to help in the planning and preparation of baby clothes, including a set of knitting patterns. The main headings are:
- Planning a child's wardrobe
- Preparation List for Baby's Layette
- Sewing is simple
- Knitting is easy - with Nursery 'Viyella'
- Baby's Layette - The Shawl
- The First Outfit - dress, matinee coat, bonnet and bootees
- A Pram Set - coat, leggings and bonnet
- Underwear for Baby - pilch and vest with sleeves
- Teddy Bear Cardigan
- A Sun Suit for the Beach
- Topsy Cardigan
Fully digitised (32 pages)
MakerWilliam Hollins & Co Ltd
Maker RolePublisher
Date Madec.1950s
Period1950s
Place MadeEngland, Nottingham
Place NotesWilliam Hollins & Co Ltd. Viyella House, Nottingham
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 245 x W: 134 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsKnitting - babies & infants' clothing
Subject and Association Keywordspregnancy & motherhood
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypePattern
Object numberGWL-2015-44-11
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved