Thursday 3 June 2010

Ponchos for poppets


I am coming to the opinion that Patons Promise were the kings of brightly-coloured acrylic children's knitwear in the 1970s. They were the people who brought us these 1970s playsuits - the perfect undergarment for their knitted and crocheted "Ponchos for poppets".

The palm trees drawn in the background indicate a kind of tropical paradise, although obviously a tropical paradise blighted by a stiff, cold breeze. Our little poncho wearers are tucked up safe and warm and can enjoy their fully-dressed day out at the beach without fear of chill.

1 comment:

  1. These are seriously groovy, but one would wonder what prompted the sad palm tree illustration. When it comes to ponchos, I think of fall, not the beach. I am wondering exactly what they are promising after all....

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