Item 2017.316 - General Post Office Waterproof Cap

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2017.316

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General Post Office Waterproof Cap

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  • undated [1960-1969] (Creation)

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General Post Office

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Black PVC cap with a peak and neck flap covering. It is lined in black wool and the peak is stiffened with five lines of stitching. It has a length of black cotton tape (chin strap?) attached to two sides of the cap. The inside of the neck flap is printed in white 'B R B N / D 7 1/4 / 25/64'
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Civil uniform, rain wear, work wear, rain hat, waterproof, accessories

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      PVC, wool
      Colour/Print: Black
      Details: Printed lettering / text

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