I was cleaning out my sewing machine desk, and found a whole bunch of old, odd and fascinating items, including this wonderful set of Gripper Snap Fasteners. I was so taken by the illustrations of the children on this package. I love the look on those little one's faces! Whoever this artist is--he or she has captured the essence of childhood here.
I included the back of the item, too. Reading all that fine print is kind of fun.
Does anyone know what "Play Togs" are? I have no idea when or where these were sold, or the history behind them--if anyone out there can tell me more, I'd love to hear from you!
This is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe artist? I don't know either, but he (or she) did a remarkable job of selling gripper snappers. I'd have bought 'em for the kids!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute little faces! This really takes me back.
ReplyDeleteI think "togs" is just another word for clothes and just refers to everyday outfits the little kiddies would play in - play clothes. Love the illustrations, also, and that certainly looks like something from the era when I was raising my little kids. All the little play suits, shorts, etc., had gripper snappers so that you could change the diapers which, by the way, were cloth. I didn't get an automatic washer and dryer until after my kids were out of diapers. Laundry would have been a snap with the automatics. We have so many conveniences to save time and people still don't have any! A whole new world, but I don't want to get rid of most of the new stuff! :-) Carol
ReplyDeleteI'm in agreement with Funoldhag - I've always heard "togs" referred to as clothes. So it would be "play clothes" being referred to. I think. What an adorable piece of history to find in your sewing stuff! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe artist may be Pete Hawley.
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