Jacket worn by John Entwistle of The Who
Theatre Costume
ca. 1966 (made)
ca. 1966 (made)
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Jacket worn by John Entwistle of The Who, decorated with heraldic symbols from the Royal Arms of England and Scotland. On the back, the red lion of Scotland on a yellow ground. On the front, the three yellow lions of England on a red ground. The sleeves in yellow decorated with the red fleur-de-lys border of the Scottish emblem. Fastened with three buttons covered in red fabric.
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| Materials and techniques | Linen and polyester |
| Brief description | Jacket worn by John Entwistle from The Who, made by Lew Rose Tailors. Red and yellow jacket decorated with the heraldic symbols from the Royal Arms of England and Scotland. On the back, the red lion of Scotland, on the front, the yellow lions of England. |
| Physical description | Jacket worn by John Entwistle of The Who, decorated with heraldic symbols from the Royal Arms of England and Scotland. On the back, the red lion of Scotland on a yellow ground. On the front, the three yellow lions of England on a red ground. The sleeves in yellow decorated with the red fleur-de-lys border of the Scottish emblem. Fastened with three buttons covered in red fabric. |
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| Gallery label | Galllery rotation, 2022
HERALDRY JACKET WORN BY JOHN ENTWISTLE OF THE WHO
About 1966
During the early-to-mid 1960s, The Who’s fashions placed them at the forefront of Mod subculture. Bassist John Entwistle’s jacket is emblazoned with heraldic symbols: the red lion of the banner of Scotland and the yellow lions of the Royal Arms of England. A Union Jack blazer would later become a wardrobe staple for bandmate Pete Townshend.
Designed by Lew Rose
Linen and polyester
Given by John Entwistle
Museum no. S.11-1978(07/03/2022) |
| Credit line | Given by John Entwistle |
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| Accession number | S.11-1978 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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