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Jumper

ca. 1985 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Joseph Ettedgui founded his Joseph boutique chain in London in 1977. His retailing skills enabled him to build up a group of shops which bring together a selection of innovative contemporary designer fashions alongside his own self-named lines. He created the Joseph Tricot knitwear label as one of several of his own clothing lines. Aimed at a sophisticated clientele, the Tricot line offers wool knits, jumpers and cardigans for both men and women.

This vibrant red jumper with prominent tiger motif is an typical example of the 1980s taste for heavy, strikingly patterned knitwear.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool/hand knit
Brief description
M, red wool hand knit jumper depicting tiger and flowers, Joseph Tricot, Britain, ca. 1985
Physical description
Man's fully fashioned wool jumper of red yarn depicting tiger. The tiger's full body is depicted on both the front and back continuing over the neck. The hem and sleeves are edged with flowers.
Dimensions
  • Length: 74cm
  • Circumference: 63.5cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'Joseph Tricot / Made in England' (label inside centre back neck)
Credit line
Given by Martin Kamer
Subject depicted
Summary
Joseph Ettedgui founded his Joseph boutique chain in London in 1977. His retailing skills enabled him to build up a group of shops which bring together a selection of innovative contemporary designer fashions alongside his own self-named lines. He created the Joseph Tricot knitwear label as one of several of his own clothing lines. Aimed at a sophisticated clientele, the Tricot line offers wool knits, jumpers and cardigans for both men and women.

This vibrant red jumper with prominent tiger motif is an typical example of the 1980s taste for heavy, strikingly patterned knitwear.
Collection
Accession number
T.90-2009

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Record createdJuly 13, 2009
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