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Paul Designer Outfit

1965 (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Paul 'Motorway Man' Outfit, from 1965. With the development of the first motorway in 1958, and several more built during the 1960s, The 'Motorway Man' outfit was one to associate Paul with being future-driven and living a fast-paced lifestyle. Some sets released contained a pink flask, and it is believed that some contained black Chelsea boots.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 10 parts.

  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Coat
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Trousers
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Pullover
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Sock
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Sock
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Shoe
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Shoe
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Flask
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Flask Lid
  • Paul 'Motorway Man' Mug
Materials and techniques
A variety of sewn fabrics.
Brief description
Paul 'Motorway Man' Outfit, consisting of a coat, pullover, trousers, socks, shoes, a flask and a mug.
Physical description
Paul's 'Motorway Man' outfit.
Content description
Unmarked
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Lucie White
Summary
Paul 'Motorway Man' Outfit, from 1965. With the development of the first motorway in 1958, and several more built during the 1960s, The 'Motorway Man' outfit was one to associate Paul with being future-driven and living a fast-paced lifestyle. Some sets released contained a pink flask, and it is believed that some contained black Chelsea boots.
Collection
Accession number
B.207:1 to 10-2012

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Record createdDecember 28, 2012
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