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2016.250
Title
General Post Office Postman's Jacket
Date(s)
- 1961-1968 (Creation)
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Dark grey single breasted jacket with black cotton lining. It fastens centre front with three black plastic buttons with a crown and 'GPO' embossed on them (post 1952). It has an angled pocket on the left breast and two pockets on the waist with flaps. The right waist pocket has a change pocket in the lining. It has a buttonhole in the left lapel and two eylet holes underneath (for a badge). It has two short vents in the back seams. The manufacturers label is glued to the lining at the back.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Civil uniform, postal services
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Civil uniform, postal services
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Wool, cotton
Colour/Print: Grey, black
Label: 539256 / James Smith & Co. (Derby) Ltd. Staveley / COAT No. 10A / Size No. 29 / Order No. 636
Colour/Print: Grey, black
Label: 539256 / James Smith & Co. (Derby) Ltd. Staveley / COAT No. 10A / Size No. 29 / Order No. 636
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- James Smith & Co. (Derby) Ltd (Subject)