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2018.202
Title
Tom Gilbey Blue Beagle Collar Shirt
Date(s)
- undated [1966-1975] (Creation)
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(1938-2017)
Biographical history
Menswear designer who first came to prominence in the 1960s with his shop at 36 Sackville Street, London. He designed the capes worn by The Beatles in their 1965 film "Help!" He designed his first couture collection in 1968.
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Azure blue slim cut polycotton shirt with beagle collar. It fastens down the centre front with seven white pearl plastic two hole buttons with two on each bevelled cuff to allow for adjustment. It has a large stiff beagle shaped collar that has been fused on both sides to give a defining shape. It has a patch pocket on the left breast, a narrow back yoke and a curved hem.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
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Label: Tom Gilbey London
Materials: Polycotton
Colour/Print: blue
Details: beagle cut collar
Materials: Polycotton
Colour/Print: blue
Details: beagle cut collar