Trousers
1970s (made)
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These boy's trousers are made of thick orange fabric and were produced by the Wizard of Oz clothing company in the 1970s. They feature an elasicated waist and gathered ankles, and are secured by sets of buttons covered with the same fabric.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Possibly a mix of cotton and synthetic but unsure |
| Brief description | Breeches-style trousers in plain orange fabric for a boy by the Wizard of Oz, 1970s |
| Physical description | Breeches-style trousers in thick, plain orange fabric made for a boy. The trousers have a half elasticated wasit with 3 buttons, of the same fabric, securing each side at the hip. They are gathered at the ankles and feature another securing button on the bottom of each leg. The trousers also have the original paper price tag attached to the bottom of the right leg. |
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| Credit line | Given by Jackie Newton |
| Object history | These trousers were donated by Jackie and Norman Newton who opened a children's clothing boutique in Essex in the early 1970s. They were one of the items saved after the shop closed a few years later. The objects donated by the Newtons were often worn by their own children. |
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| Summary | These boy's trousers are made of thick orange fabric and were produced by the Wizard of Oz clothing company in the 1970s. They feature an elasicated waist and gathered ankles, and are secured by sets of buttons covered with the same fabric. |
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| Accession number | B.471-2012 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2013 |
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