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Jacket

ca. 1980 (made)

Denim jacket worn by Dick Emery as a 'Bovver Boy'.


Object details

Object type
Jacket
Materials and techniques
Denim
Brief description
Denim jacket worn by Dick Emery as a 'Bovver Boy' in 'The Dick Emery Show', Australian Tour, ca. 1980
Physical description
Denim jacket worn by Dick Emery as a 'Bovver Boy'.
Dimensions
  • Jacket, collar to hem length: 64cm
  • Jacket, shoulder width width: 46 cm
  • Packed weight of parts s.477 1984 and a weight: 1.7 kg
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • ' 102cm/40'' ' (Woven label)
  • ' HUGGERS / FOR / JEAN LOVERS ' (Trade label with woven logo of waggon train)
Object history
Dick Emery wore this costume in 'The Dick Emery Show' on tour in Australia, ca.1980
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Literary referenceThe Dick Emery Show
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.477-1984

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Record createdJune 3, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O98878/jacket/
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