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Poppy

Man's Shirt
1968-1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Man's shirt of deep blue sheer silk chiffon, long sleeves, with "Poppy" print in black and purple.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePoppy (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed silk chiffon
Brief description
Man's shirt, printed silk chiffon, designed by Ossie Clark, 'Poppy' print by Celia Birtwell, London, 1968-1970
Physical description
Man's shirt of deep blue sheer silk chiffon, long sleeves, with "Poppy" print in black and purple.
Dimensions
  • Circumference: 900mm (Note: chest)
  • Circumference: 850mm (Note: waist)
  • Length: 765mm
Production typeHaute couture
Marks and inscriptions
'OSSIE CLARK / MADE IN LONDON, ENGLAND / DRY CLEAN ONLY / PRINT BY CELIA BIRTWELL' (Label in shirt)
Credit line
Given by Gary Grant
Object history
Registered File number 1994/883.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.474-1994

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Record createdAugust 10, 2007
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