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2017.086
Title
GPO Duffel Coat
Date(s)
- undated 1960-1965 (Creation)
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1
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Dark navy blue wool duffle coat which fastens with four wooden toggles and loops. 'GPO' is stitched in red machine embroidery onto dark navy wool patches which are sewn onto each collar front. The toggles are attached with cream cotton cord cords down the right side of the front of the coat. The loops are made of the same cream cotton cord. It has two large patch pockets to lower front. Adjustable strap with button fastening to lower sleeve. Unlined. Size 3.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Civil uniform, post office uniform, postal services
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Civil uniform, post office uniform, postal services
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Wool
Colour/Print: Dark navy blue.
Details: Wooden toggles
Label: 545664 / James Smith & Co. / (Derby) Ltd. Staveley / Overcoat No. 15B / Size No. 3 / Order No. 886
Colour/Print: Dark navy blue.
Details: Wooden toggles
Label: 545664 / James Smith & Co. / (Derby) Ltd. Staveley / Overcoat No. 15B / Size No. 3 / Order No. 886
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Invisible Men exhibition label:
DUFFEL COAT
Maker unknown
1960-1965
This duffel coat was issued to workers at the General Post Office (GPO) around 1960 and fastens with four wooden toggles that are attached with a cotton cord, which is also used to make the toggle loops. The duffel coat originates from the town Duffel, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium where the heavy waterproof woollen cloth was produced.
Wool
Archive no. 2017.086