Suit
1940s (made)
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The Utility scheme was devised by the Board of Trade to share and conserve scarce resources, whilst creating practical and stylistically appealing clothing. Specifications were set with regards to materials and design details. With its double-breasted cut, peaked lapels and wide straight-legged trousers, this suit is typical of the period. The breast pocket is stay stitched rather than interlined to economise on fabric. The pocket bags and waistband facings are made in cheap quality cotton. The suit bears the CC41 label, which means civilian clothing, 1941.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool lined with rayon and cotton |
| Brief description | Man's woollen suit consisting of a jacket with straight-legged trousers, made for Utility, Great Britain, 1940s |
| Physical description | Man's suit consisting of a double-breasted jacket with peaked lapels, and wide straight-legged trousers in brown flecked wool. Pocket bags and waistband facings are made in cotton. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'CC41' (label)
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| Production | This is a utility suit made under the utility scheme of 1941-1952, devised by the Board of Trade to manage scarce resources. Attribution note: Pocket bags and waistband facings are made in cheap quality cotton, as per the specifications of the utility scheme. |
| Summary | The Utility scheme was devised by the Board of Trade to share and conserve scarce resources, whilst creating practical and stylistically appealing clothing. Specifications were set with regards to materials and design details. With its double-breasted cut, peaked lapels and wide straight-legged trousers, this suit is typical of the period. The breast pocket is stay stitched rather than interlined to economise on fabric. The pocket bags and waistband facings are made in cheap quality cotton. The suit bears the CC41 label, which means civilian clothing, 1941. |
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| Accession number | T.242&A-1981 |
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| Record created | September 9, 2003 |
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