Not on display

Sweater

1988 (made)
Artist/Maker
Burberry (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Turtleneck sweater of yellow Geelong lambswool.

Object details

Categories
Fashion
Womenswear
Object type
Sweater
Materials and techniques
Lambswool
Wool (Textile)
Brief description
Turtleneck sweater of yellow Geelong lambswool, made by Burberry, Great Britain, 1988.
Physical description
Turtleneck sweater of yellow Geelong lambswool.
Gallery label
(1997)
Since the 1970's Burberry has broadened its range to entice a fashion-conscious clientele. The company employed top photographer Patrick Lichfield for advertisements placed in glossy fashion magazines. City chic was added to Burberry's county attraction. The distinctive Burberry style has travelled the world from Paris to Tokyo.
Credit line
Given by the makers
Object history
Registered File number 1988/2263. Part of an outfit T.22 to F-1990.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.22F-1990

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Record createdNovember 24, 2010
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1175746/sweater-burberry/
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