Identity area
Reference code
2017.313.3
Title
British Railways Serge Uniform - Cap
Date(s)
- 1960-1965 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2
Context area
Name of creator
(1948-1965)
Administrative history
British Railways was the nationalised rail entity formed in 1948 and was renamed British Rail in 1965. They adopted a logo of a spoked wheel and a lion in 1949, designed by Abram Games, which was used until 1956.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Black cotton and vinyl peaked cap with detachable enamel and metal badge (part of a uniform of jacket, trousers and cap). The cap has a black vinyl crown and faded black cotton band. The stiff peak is black with a green underside and the lining of the cap is black cotton. It is stamped with BR and 6 1/2 in a roundel. The lining sweat band is leather (in poor condition). The enamel badge is red and brass coloured metal with 'BRITISH RAILWAYS' in a sans serif font and 'J PINCHES LONDON' on the back. There is some damage to the enamel.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Railway uniform, civil uniform, work wear
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Railway uniform, civil uniform, work wear
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Cotton, vinyl, leather, metal
Colour/Print: Black
Details: Enamelled badge
Label: BR / 6 1/2
Colour/Print: Black
Details: Enamelled badge
Label: BR / 6 1/2
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Notes area
Note
Jacket and Trousers no longer held in the collection.
Note
Invisible Men exhibition label:
SERGE JACKET, TROUSERS AND CAP
Maker unknown
1950-1960
British Railways was created after the nationalisation of most of Britain’s privately run railway companies in 1948. Railway workers required hardwearing and warm uniforms and this jacket and trousers are made of heavyweight wool serge – a type of cloth known for its durability.
Wool
Archive no. 2017.313.1 and 2017.313.2 and 2017.313.3
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Place access points
Name access points
- J. Pinches London [cap badge] (Subject)