Overcoat and bonnet, maker unknown, UK, 1955-1960; Girl's overcoat part of a two piece set. 100% wool of a woven pattern of cream, baby blue and pink; fully lined; White Heather, Great Britain, 1955-1960. A-line woollen winter coat for a girl of about 4

Overcoat and bonnet, maker unknown, UK, 1955-1960; Girl's overcoat part of a two piece set. 100% wool of a woven pattern of cream, baby blue and pink; fully lined; White Heather, Great Britain, 1955-1960. A-line woollen winter coat for a girl of about 4 years old. The coat is of a finely woven pattern of powder pink and blue cross hatches with cream crosses at the centres. The coat has a rounded collar, trimmed with a thin edge of light blue cotton velvet (?). The front of the coat is double breasted with a high button under the neck and matching concealed button on the other side. Below this on the front near the upper chest area, are three rows of on each side in a blue plastic with small white flecks. Slightly lower down, at waist level, there is another singular set of buttons, but the bottom flared portion of the coat is left free. The coat has two open, front facing upright pockets with a curved edge, also finished with a fine blue velvet trim. The coat has a fitted and flared shape and is constructed of three back panels and four on the front that then flare out at the waist. The coat is lined with an oyster coloured satin lining. The hat is made of a finely woven pattern of powder pink and blue cross hatches with cream crosses at the centres, the same at the matching coat i this set. The hat is made in a bonnet style of a young child. There is a reinforced bonnet peak at the front, trimmed with a fine edge of light blue cotton velvet. There is a looped strap in order to secure the hat to the child. At the crown of the bonnet the fabric has been gathered into four decorative folds.