Pitlochry
Après Ski Jacket
1960 (made)
1960 (made)
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| Place of origin |
By the mid-20th century alpine skiing had become one of the most popular European winter sports. Equally popular among the best-dressed set was the 'après-ski' or fashionable lounging after a day on the slopes. This informal jacket, made of warm mohair in a sleek 1960s silhouette, was designed as après-ski wear.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Pitlochry |
| Materials and techniques | Mohair |
| Brief description | Après ski jacket parka 'Pitlochry' of mohair, retailed by Lida Ascher Boutique, Great Britain, 1960 |
| Physical description | Après ski jacket parka of mohair. |
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| Credit line | Given by Zika Ascher |
| Summary | By the mid-20th century alpine skiing had become one of the most popular European winter sports. Equally popular among the best-dressed set was the 'après-ski' or fashionable lounging after a day on the slopes. This informal jacket, made of warm mohair in a sleek 1960s silhouette, was designed as après-ski wear. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.260-1988 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2005 |
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