14th October 2009 / Comments (6)

Ladybird

Woman's Own: 17th August 1968

Aw. So many British children were taken into town to be dressed by Ladybird, Woolworths' range of childrens' clothing. Alas, no more: Woolworths was a high-profile victim of the recent recession, but the clothing (as well as the shop) survives online. I thought this charming advert was a nice tribute.

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aw cute illustrations - and great outfits :D

By Sarah T
October 14, 2009 @ 9:38 pm / #

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Ladybird was sold in department stores before it became an exclusive Woolworth brand - see how expensive the clothes were, you can probably get similar items for the same price in Primark now!

I used to wear nasty, itchy woollen Ladybird vests with cap sleeves when I was a child.

By Beelzebub
October 14, 2009 @ 11:33 pm / #

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Cheers, they do seem a bit pricey!

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By Tanya Jones
October 15, 2009 @ 12:36 pm / #

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My God, I had that Dressing gown! - the blue one. It was lovely, with Ladybird buttons and everything.

By UriGagarin
March 09, 2010 @ 10:55 pm / #

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Actually the pyjamas look familiar too. .

By UriGagarin
March 09, 2010 @ 10:56 pm / #

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My work is done here.

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By Tanya Jones
March 10, 2010 @ 1:29 pm / #

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