Raincoat
ca. 1972-1973 (made)
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Black PVC maxi raincoat. Double breasted and has patch pockets with flaps and reaches to the ankles. Shaped to the waist with a back yoke cut to flare out slightly from the waist to the hem. There is a back vent from the centre back waist. Buttons of silver coloured metal with a matching inside stay button. There are four buttons arranged in pairs.
The coat is not fully double-breasted as there is only one buttonhole on the right front which is really intended for the stay button. Two buttons on the right have been re-sewn. The coat buttons are high on the chest, and has wide triangular lapels with one lapel buttonhole. The underarms are reinforced and studded with eyelet holes. There is a vertical slip pocket on the inside left front. Lined with black acrylic throughout including the pockets.
The coat is not fully double-breasted as there is only one buttonhole on the right front which is really intended for the stay button. Two buttons on the right have been re-sewn. The coat buttons are high on the chest, and has wide triangular lapels with one lapel buttonhole. The underarms are reinforced and studded with eyelet holes. There is a vertical slip pocket on the inside left front. Lined with black acrylic throughout including the pockets.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | PVC, acrylic lining and metal |
| Brief description | Black PVC maxi raincoat, designed and made by Cecil Gee, ca. 1972-1973 |
| Physical description | Black PVC maxi raincoat. Double breasted and has patch pockets with flaps and reaches to the ankles. Shaped to the waist with a back yoke cut to flare out slightly from the waist to the hem. There is a back vent from the centre back waist. Buttons of silver coloured metal with a matching inside stay button. There are four buttons arranged in pairs. The coat is not fully double-breasted as there is only one buttonhole on the right front which is really intended for the stay button. Two buttons on the right have been re-sewn. The coat buttons are high on the chest, and has wide triangular lapels with one lapel buttonhole. The underarms are reinforced and studded with eyelet holes. There is a vertical slip pocket on the inside left front. Lined with black acrylic throughout including the pockets. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr H. P. Viti |
| Object history | Registered File number 1985/562. Worn with hat T.363-1985. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.361-1985 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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