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Combination Underwear

1942-1948 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Essential fabrics such as wool were in short supply during the Second World War (1939-1945). The Utility clothing scheme ensured that the public could still buy warm woollen underwear, like these men''s combinations. The style is slim-fitting, with narrow hems and no trims. The original shop tag is still attached.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool jersey
Brief description
Man's wool jersey combinations, made for Utility, Great Britain, 1942-1948.
Physical description
Man's cream wool jersey combinations.
Dimensions
  • Waist measured inside garment circumference: 93cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Outside leg length: 101cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Crotch depth (front waist to back waist through crotch) measured inside garment length: 68cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Hem (unstretched) measured inside garment circumference: 18cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Avril Hart
Summary
Essential fabrics such as wool were in short supply during the Second World War (1939-1945). The Utility clothing scheme ensured that the public could still buy warm woollen underwear, like these men''s combinations. The style is slim-fitting, with narrow hems and no trims. The original shop tag is still attached.
Collection
Accession number
T.37-1982

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Record createdMay 22, 2009
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