Label: Devonshire Lady
Object
Label
Production date
1970s
Object number
2024.161
Physical Description
Rectangular with rounded corners. A hole punched through towards the top and white string threaded through. The string from six separate rectangles is tied together in a knot to keep the set together. One side of all the labels is a light blue/green with Devonshire Lady printed on it. The reverse colour for each label varies depending on what size it is for. 12 is dark blue, 14 is red, 16 is bright green, 18 is pink/purple, and 20 is dark green. They all carry measurements for their respective bust and hip sizes and style number.
Object history
In the UK clothing sizes are not standardised and each brand needs to determine their own sizing according to their customer profile. These size labels for Devonshire Lady were attached to garments manufactured by Pandit & Partners Ltd.
The company produced a dressing gowns and housecoats for a number of different labels and retailers.
The company produced a dressing gowns and housecoats for a number of different labels and retailers.
Associated Organisation
Pandit & Partners Limited (Used by)
Devonshire Lady (Subject of)
Devonshire Lady (Subject of)
Material
Paper
Dimension
Width: 57mm
Length: 83mm
Length (With Handle): 180mm
Length: 83mm
Length (With Handle): 180mm
On display?
No
Inscription
Front: Devonshire Lady
Rear:
Look for this coloured tag and siz eno. if your measurements are:
Bust 33/34 / Hips 35/36 / Your size no. is 12
Bust 35/36 / Hips 37/38 / Your size no. is 14
Bust 37/38 / Hips 39/40 / Your size no. is 16
Bust 39/40 / Hips 41/42 / Your size no. is 18
Bust 41/42 / Hips 43/44 / Your size no. is 20
Rear:
Look for this coloured tag and siz eno. if your measurements are:
Bust 33/34 / Hips 35/36 / Your size no. is 12
Bust 35/36 / Hips 37/38 / Your size no. is 14
Bust 37/38 / Hips 39/40 / Your size no. is 16
Bust 39/40 / Hips 41/42 / Your size no. is 18
Bust 41/42 / Hips 43/44 / Your size no. is 20