Cream Wool Barracot
Date1907
Object NameBarracot
Mediumwool flannel
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensions93.5
AcquisitionPresented in 1979 by Mrs J R McGregor.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002260
About MeBabies and small children were always wrapped up warmly before central heating was commonplace. Babies particularly wore layers of underpinings beneath their long robes. The cream wool barracot with wrap-over bodice was designed to keep the baby warm, particularly outside in the pram. 
