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Paul Designer Outfit

1965 (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Paul Tracksuit and Trainers, part of the 1960s Mam'selle outfit range. It is an all-in-one tracksuit in maroon, with a mustard trim. There is a torch emblazoned on the chest, which could be a reference to the Olympics, or to motor racing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Paul Tracksuit
  • Paul Trainer
  • Paul Trainer
Materials and techniques
A variety of sewn fabrics.
Brief description
Paul Tracksuit and trainers from the Mam'selle series.
Physical description
A rust coloured tracksuit with ochre collar and cuffs and a silver coloured metal zip. There is an emblem of a torch on the right breast, which was described as Paul's club's symbol. It is drawn in at the waist with red stitching. It comes with white moulded plastic trainers.
Content description
Unmarked
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Lucie White
Summary
Paul Tracksuit and Trainers, part of the 1960s Mam'selle outfit range. It is an all-in-one tracksuit in maroon, with a mustard trim. There is a torch emblazoned on the chest, which could be a reference to the Olympics, or to motor racing.
Collection
Accession number
B.211:1 to 3-2012

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Record createdDecember 31, 2012
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