Gypsy Creams

Ladybird

Woman's Own / 16th 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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7 Comments

Sarah T on 14 October 2009 @ 8pm

aw cute illustrations – and great outfits :D


Beelzebub on 14 October 2009 @ 10pm

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.


Tanya Jones on 15 October 2009 @ 11am

Cheers, they do seem a bit pricey!


UriGagarin on 9 March 2010 @ 9pm

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


UriGagarin on 9 March 2010 @ 9pm

Actually the pyjamas look familiar too. .


Tanya Jones on 10 March 2010 @ 12pm

My work is done here.


Col on 24 September 2010 @ 6pm

I also had a very similar blue dressing gown with a red toggle belt when I was a young boy – and I could swear it had red buttons in the shape of ladybirds.

I never knew if it was a hand-me-down, or indeed that I’d see it in illustrated in a 1960s magazine advert – worn by a girl.


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