Combination Underwear
1942-1948 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Essential fabrics such as wool were in short supply during the Second World War (1939-1945). The Utility clothing scheme ensured that the public could still buy warm woollen underwear, like these men''s combinations. The style is slim-fitting, with narrow hems and no trims. The original shop tag is still attached.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wool jersey |
| Brief description | Man's wool jersey combinations, made for Utility, Great Britain, 1942-1948. |
| Physical description | Man's cream wool jersey combinations. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Avril Hart |
| Summary | Essential fabrics such as wool were in short supply during the Second World War (1939-1945). The Utility clothing scheme ensured that the public could still buy warm woollen underwear, like these men''s combinations. The style is slim-fitting, with narrow hems and no trims. The original shop tag is still attached. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.37-1982 |
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| Record created | May 22, 2009 |
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