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Reference code
2018.208
Title
Mr Burt Single Tweed Stripe Breasted Jacket
Date(s)
- mid 1970s (Creation)
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1
Context area
Name of creator
(1971-1975)
Administrative history
Mr Burt was established as a fashionable menswear retail chain by Burton in 1971 aimed at young male consumers. After their success with catering to the young female fashion market with Top Shop the company positioned Mr Burt to do the same for young men. Unfortunately it was not profitable and the stores were closed in about 1975.
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Single-breasted gun club tweed made up of a green and black gun club pattern and a beige and red overcheck. It has wide curved lapels with a curved collar and features two curved front patch pockets. It is a very narrow fit with very structured shoulders that slope upwards due to the stiff shoulder roll used. It fastens with a single mottled green button with two buttons sewn onto the non-working cuffs. It has two high side vents and is fully lined with brown polyester with a hanging loop at the neck. There is an internal jetted pocket on the right side. The lapels, collar, patch pockets and centre front are all topstitched.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
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wool/polyester
Colour/Print: green, black, beige and red gum club check
Details: curved patch pockets, curved lapels
Label: Mr Burt Polyester/Wool
Colour/Print: green, black, beige and red gum club check
Details: curved patch pockets, curved lapels
Label: Mr Burt Polyester/Wool