Coat
mid 20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Blue linen child's coat by Chilprufe, made in England in the 1950s
Object details
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| Brief description | Blue linen child's coat by Chilprufe, 1950s |
| Physical description | Blue linen child's coat by Chilprufe. Pale blue linen coat with white lining and two front pockets. The coat is fastened with five plastic pearl buttons, three at the chest and two at the collar, which when fastened are invisible. Three matching buttons are sewn to the front to match the three buttons that are fastened at the chest. The collar is detailed with lines of machine sewing mirroring the shape of the collar. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Daphne Pearce |
| Object history | This coat is part of larger gift given to the Museum by Daphne Pearce who wore the clothes as a young girl growing up in the Northern suburbs of London. The clothes are all in pristine condition and were worn from the 1950s to 1960s and show a range from baby wear to pre-teen years, approximately 12. This collection typifies the clothing of the period and clothing labels and styles of the middle classes. |
| Summary | Blue linen child's coat by Chilprufe, made in England in the 1950s |
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| Accession number | B.506-2012 |
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| Record created | May 10, 2013 |
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