Item 2017.191 - GPO Postman's Indoor Work Coat

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2017.191

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GPO Postman's Indoor Work Coat

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  • undated [1960-1970] (Creation)

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General Post Office

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Tan cotton drill workwear dust coat for the General Post Office. Fastens with four black plastic buttons embossed with 'GPO' and a crown. On the left chest there is a rectangular narrow pen pocket with two eyelet holes above.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: The coat was used by indoor postal staff to keep the letter and bag dust off their uniforms.

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      Label: Coat, Patt. No. 5C / Size No. 4 / Order No. 134 / Contractor / Wood Harris & Co. Ltd
      Materials: Cotton
      Colour/Print: Tan

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