Shirt
ca. 1972 (made)
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Casual pull-on shirt of beige cotton corduroy. Turn-down collar and long sleeves with one mother-of-pearl button at each cuff. A single mother-of-pearl button at the neck and a loop fastening. Cut with a single back piece which continues over the shoulders to form the front yoke and neck opening. There are no shoulder seams. The front is attached by a single horizontal seam across the chest with two breast pockets let into the seam. Each is fastened by a single mother-of-pearl button.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton corduroy with mother-of-pearl buttons |
| Brief description | Casual pull-on shirt of beige cotton corduroy, designed by Kenzo, made in France, ca. 1972 |
| Physical description | Casual pull-on shirt of beige cotton corduroy. Turn-down collar and long sleeves with one mother-of-pearl button at each cuff. A single mother-of-pearl button at the neck and a loop fastening. Cut with a single back piece which continues over the shoulders to form the front yoke and neck opening. There are no shoulder seams. The front is attached by a single horizontal seam across the chest with two breast pockets let into the seam. Each is fastened by a single mother-of-pearl button. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | A medallion portrait of Kenzo and 'KENZO JAP' on either side / 'Made in France' (Printed designer's label stitched to the inside centre back of the neck) |
| Credit line | Given by Martin Kamer |
| Object history | Registered File number 1986/399. The shirt was intended to be worn over the trousers and reaches to just below the hips with curved side slips for a comfortable fit. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.71-1986 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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