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2017.292
Title
The Chelsea Cobbler Patchwork Shirt
Date(s)
- undated [1968-1973] (Creation)
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Long sleeved shirt made of multi-coloured silk patchwork. The patches are squares which have been sewn togther to create a fabric and then each seam of the patchwork has been oversewn. It has a long rounded collar and fastens centre front with seven mother of pearl buttons. The cuffs fasten with two mother of pearl buttons. Most of the silks are plain, a few are shot in two different colours. Size 16. The patchwork fabric may have been made in India.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: India (?), England
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: India (?), England
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Label: The Chelsea Cobbler / 16
Materials: Silk
Colour/Print: Blue, pink, purple, yellow, green, black, red, brown
Details: Patchwork
Materials: Silk
Colour/Print: Blue, pink, purple, yellow, green, black, red, brown
Details: Patchwork