Siren Suit and Belt
1940-1945 (made)
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Camel-coloured siren suit of wool with a zip and a belt.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wool with metal zip. |
Brief description | Siren suit of wool with a zip and a belt, retailed by Simpson (Piccadilly) Ltd, Great Britain, 1940-1945 |
Physical description | Camel-coloured siren suit of wool with a zip and a belt. |
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Gallery label | Adapting to wartime
One-piece shelter or siren suits were introduced during the Second World War. They could be quickly put on over nightclothes or underwear and a sweater, when sirens warned people to take shelter from aerial bombing. Usually tailored, they were functional, warm and smart.
Man's shelter suit
Simpson (Piccadilly) Ltd
Britain, London, about 1942-5
Wool
V&A: T.276:1&2-1996
Given by Mrs Carol B. Ellen(16/04/2016-12/03/2017) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs Carol B. Ellen |
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Accession number | T.276:1, 2-1996 |
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Record created | August 16, 2004 |
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