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Burberry Proofs for Ladies

Pattern Book
1908-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Burberry (retailer)
Place of origin
London (published)

Pattern book containing an introduction concerning Burberry Fabrics - gabardine, slimber, sun cloth, solax. A section on 'Burberry Models' with a fashion drawing on one page and facing samples of fabrics which make up the outfit together with description of both costume and fabrics. Nineteen garments are sketched ranging from a shooting gown, through a big game outfit to a Burberry slip on. It has addenda and index.

Object details

Categories
Pattern Books
Drawings
Textiles
Fashion
Object type
Pattern book
TitleBurberry Proofs for Ladies
Materials and techniques
Paper
Brief description
Pattern book, 'Burberry Proofs for Ladies', XVIII Edition vol IV, published by Burberry, London, 1908-1910.
Physical description
Pattern book containing an introduction concerning Burberry Fabrics - gabardine, slimber, sun cloth, solax. A section on 'Burberry Models' with a fashion drawing on one page and facing samples of fabrics which make up the outfit together with description of both costume and fabrics. Nineteen garments are sketched ranging from a shooting gown, through a big game outfit to a Burberry slip on. It has addenda and index.
Dimensions
  • Length: 29.5cm
  • Width: 15cm
  • Weight: (less than 0.5kg)
Credit line
Given by J W F Morton and Courtaulds Ltd.
Production
Issued by Burberrys Haymarket London and at Basingstoke.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.187-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O284411/burberry-proofs-for-ladies-pattern-book-burberry/
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