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Ski-Suit

late 1970s (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red and yellow nylon padded ski-suit with centre-front zip opening, elasticated waist, gusset cuffs and inner gaiters at ankle. There are 3 zipped pockets, at right breast and either side of waist. The suit is lined with polyamide.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
nylon, polyamide, machine sewn
Brief description
Ski-suit, red and yellow nylon, V de V, late 1970s
Physical description
Red and yellow nylon padded ski-suit with centre-front zip opening, elasticated waist, gusset cuffs and inner gaiters at ankle. There are 3 zipped pockets, at right breast and either side of waist. The suit is lined with polyamide.
Dimensions
  • Approximate length: 153cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Associated object
T.738:1-2000 (Ensemble)
Other number
129 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.484-2000

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Record createdAugust 31, 2000
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