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2017.313.3
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British Railways Serge Uniform - Cap
日期
- 1960-1965 (创建)
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尺寸和媒介
2
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创建者名称
(1948-1965)
管理历史
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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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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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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说明
Jacket and Trousers no longer held in the collection.
说明
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