This sailor suit was worn by the Prince of Wales (Edward VII) in 1846, when he was about five years old. It consists of a frock of white linen with side gussets. At the shoulder, encircling the upper arm, are the strips of the watch made of blue twill tape. The sleeve terminates in a cuff of blue jean edged with three white tapes and fastening with a mother of pearl button. The collar is of blue jean with three white tapes, and, near the edge of the v-neck are two white tying tapes on each side to secure the black silk.

The trousers (UNI0293) are of white linen with a flap front that fastens with four buttons. Behind this flap is a three button central closure, as well as a concealed pocket of white cotton. The flap front is partially lined and this is secured in a decorative arcade pattern of running stitch.

Engravings showing the Prince in his sailor suit popularised the wearing of them, and they became fashionable outfits for children from that time.