Donkey Jacket
1970s (made)
| Place of origin |
Donkey Jackets were originally worn i nthe 19th century by manual labourers. Made of dark coloured wool with leather shoulder panels, and often back, the coats were durable and practical.
In the 1970s donkey jackets were also worn as part of subcultural styles. This jacket was acquired as part of the 'Rockability' ensemble for the V&A's Streestyle exhibition in 1994.
In the 1970s donkey jackets were also worn as part of subcultural styles. This jacket was acquired as part of the 'Rockability' ensemble for the V&A's Streestyle exhibition in 1994.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wool |
| Brief description | Donkey jacket, navy wool and vinyl, Great Britain, 1970s |
| Physical description | Navy blue wool donkey jacket with vinyl yoke and patch pockets. |
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| Object history | Registered File number 1993/1964, Streetstyle exhibition 1994-1995, in the exhibition it was part of an outfit called 'Rockabilly Uk 1977-8' (includes the boots T.562-1993, the jeans T.563-1993, the bootlace tie T.310-1994 and the shirt T.311-1994). The look was deliberately dishevelled and shabby, in reaction to the overly smart and polished Teddy Boy look of the previous generation. However, some features from Teddy Boy fashion were retained, such as the bootlace tie. |
| Summary | Donkey Jackets were originally worn i nthe 19th century by manual labourers. Made of dark coloured wool with leather shoulder panels, and often back, the coats were durable and practical. In the 1970s donkey jackets were also worn as part of subcultural styles. This jacket was acquired as part of the 'Rockability' ensemble for the V&A's Streestyle exhibition in 1994. |
| Bibliographic reference | Surfers, Soulies, Skinheads & Skaters : Subcultural Style from the Forties to the Nineties
Described in the exhibition publication, part of an outfit called 'Rockabilly Uk 1977-8'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.561-1993 |
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| Record created | June 4, 2009 |
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