Pair of Leg Warmers
1974-1976 (made)
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Pair of deep orange-red knitted woollen gaiters/leg warmers. Mixed knit of orange-red and black. Large teardrop motifs with stylised bees. Straps to go under the insteps, and the upper part of leg is elasticated.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Knitted wool, elastic |
| Brief description | Pair of knitted woollen gaiters/leg warmers, designed by Bill Gibb and Kaffe Fasset, London, 1974-1976 |
| Physical description | Pair of deep orange-red knitted woollen gaiters/leg warmers. Mixed knit of orange-red and black. Large teardrop motifs with stylised bees. Straps to go under the insteps, and the upper part of leg is elasticated. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Nan Beecher-Moore. |
| Historical context | Bees were one of Bill Gibb's design signatures |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Accession number | T.338:1, 2-1998 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2007 |
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