Ladybird

14th October 2009 / 7 Comments

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.

Tags: blatant sexism, kids, Ladybird, motherhood, retail, social history