Ensemble
1972-1976 (made)
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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
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Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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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 type | Ready 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. |
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Accession number | T.432:1 to 4-1995 |
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Record created | April 25, 2008 |
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