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1972-1976 (made)
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Place of origin

Four-piece knitted wool ensemble, comprising a tunic sweater, knickerbockers, long fringed scarf and hood-cum-cap with long knitted point in back with tassel. Kaleidoscopic multi-coloured pattern contrasted with beige and black bands of pattern in tunic and knickerbockers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Jumper
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Knitted wool
Brief description
Knitted woollen day ensemble, tunic and knickerbockers with scarf and hood, Bill Gibb, Great Britain, 1972-1976.
Physical description
Four-piece knitted wool ensemble, comprising a tunic sweater, knickerbockers, long fringed scarf and hood-cum-cap with long knitted point in back with tassel. Kaleidoscopic multi-coloured pattern contrasted with beige and black bands of pattern in tunic and knickerbockers.
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'Bill Gibb / London' (Label in tunic)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Sandi Lacey
Object history
This outfit shows a strong Laplandic influence. Folk dress, exoticism, and different cultures provided a rich source of inspiration for Bill Gibb.

Registered File number 1995/1046.
Collection
Accession number
T.432:1 to 4-1995

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Record createdApril 25, 2008
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