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2007/110/3 Outfit, consisting of a jumpsuit, sun hat and socks, for baby, cotton / plastic / cardboard, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000. Click to enlarge.
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Scribbly Graphics baby's outfit

Consisting of an echidna-print jumpsuit and matching sun hat and socks, this baby's outfit was designed by graphic artist, Adrienne Higgs, as part of her range of children's clothing, called 'Scribbly Graphics'. She established the company in 1978, designing printed paper items before turning to fabric printing in the early 1980s. In 1987, Higgs' husband, Norman, joined the business to manage production. His arrival coincided with a decision to concentrate on a range of children's clothing …

Summary

Object No.

2007/110/3

Object Statement

Outfit, consisting of a jumpsuit, sun hat and socks, for baby, cotton / plastic / cardboard, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000

Physical Description

Outfit, baby's, consisting of a jumpsuit, sun hat and socks, screenprinted cotton, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000

A sleeveless baby's jumpsuit in dark blue cotton jersey with a screenprinted echidna and ant pattern in green and black. The openings to the neck, arms and legs are trimmed in a green cotton knit. The crotch fastens with press-studs. The jumpsuit is machine sewn and unlined. The jumpsuit is a size one.

A broad-rimmed sun hat in dark blue cotton with a screenprinted echidna and ant pattern in green and black. The crown is made from a series of triangular panels. The hat is size medium.

A pair of baby's socks in dark blue cotton with a screen-printed echidna and ant pattern in green and black. The ankles are made from a green cotton knit. The socks are packaged in a clear plastic bag with a cardboard label. The socks are size medium, 6-12 months.

Marks

Jumpsuit: white fabric label inside centre back neck 'SCRIBBLY/GRAPHICS/AUSTRALIA/1'. Blue and white printed cardboard swing tag attached to fabric label 'AUSTRALIAN DESIGN FOR AUSTRALIAN KIDS/SCRIBBLY/visit us at www.scribbly.com.au'. White fabric label inside proper left side seam 'COTTON/CARE INSTRUCTIONS...MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.
Hat: white fabric label inside centre back neck 'SCRIBBLY/GRAPHICS/AUSTRALIA/M/ALL COTTON'. Blue and white printed cardboard swing tag attached to fabric label 'AUSTRALIAN DESIGN FOR AUSTRALIAN KIDS/SCRIBBLY/visit us at www.scribbly.com.au'.
Socks: Blue and white printed cardboard label, front 'AUSTRALIAN DESIGN FOR AUSTRALIAN KIDS/SCRIBBLY/visit us at www.scribbly.com.au', reverse '100% COTTON/MED 6-12 mths'.

Short URL

https://ma.as/367524

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Adrienne Higgs, 2007

Acquisition Date

22 August 2007

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Wikipedia

{{cite web |url=https://ma.as/367524 |title=Scribbly Graphics baby's outfit |author=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences |access-date=27 March 2023 |publisher=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia}}

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