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Bub

Jockstrap
c.1947 (made)
Artist/Maker
Duribilknit (manufacturers)
Place of origin
New York (made)

Man's jock strap, knitted wool and surgical elastic.

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Object details

Categories
Underwear
Men's Clothes
Sport
Health
Clothing
Fashion
Object type
Jockstrap
TitleBub (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
wool and elastic knit
Wool
Elastic
Machine Knitting
Brief description
Man's jockstrap, elastic and wool. "Bub" Duribilknit, New York, c.1947
Physical description
Man's jock strap, knitted wool and surgical elastic.
Dimensions
  • Waist circumference: 42cm
  • Length: 30cm
Credit line
Given by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel Biddle III
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.139-2015

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Record createdJune 24, 2016
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1360423/bub-jockstrap-duribilknit/
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