Loving the names of the children’s clothing from this advert in the Bromley & District Times from May 1940.
The Infant’s Art Spun Smock
Art Crepe Romper
Infant’s Dayella Gown
Boy’s Cotton Buster Suit
Girl’s Cotton Frock and Knicker Set
All Wool Matinee Coat
This shop also sold the classic Muslin Squares (still very much bought and used today) and of course Terry Squares – the forerunner to the modern day disposable nappy.
Source: Bromley & District Times, 28th May 1943 (page 3)