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2019.147.2
Title
Luvisca Pyjamas - Trousers
Date(s)
- undated [1950-1959] (Creation)
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2 [trousers and drawstring]
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(1915-1970)
Administrative history
Luvisca was a type of rayon cotton fabric made by Courtaulds (British manufacturer of textiles, clothing, artificial fibres and chemicals). The Luvisca label was used by Courtaulds from 1914 as part of their developments in making cellulose viscose fabrics. Initially it was used to describe fabrics with mixtures of cotton and rayon, and cotton and silk. Luvisca Limited was a wholly owned subsidiary of Courtaulds and dissolved in 1970.
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Blue and white striped pyjama trousers (part of a pair of pyjamas). They are made of Luvisca, a fabric made of cotton and rayon yarns. The vertical stripes are a mix of broad pale blue, narrower stripes of mid and dark blue all edged with narrow white stripes. They have a drawstring waist fastening with a length of narrow white cotton tape (frayed ends) and an open fly with placket at the centre front. The waistband has been altered.
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Materials: cotton and rayon, cotton
Measurements:
Trouser waist 20 inches (51cm) maximum
Inside leg 26 1/2 inches (67.5cm)
Outside leg 39 1/2 inches (100cm)
Rise 14 1/2 inches (37cm)
Leg width at hem 9 3/4 inches (25cm)
Measurements:
Trouser waist 20 inches (51cm) maximum
Inside leg 26 1/2 inches (67.5cm)
Outside leg 39 1/2 inches (100cm)
Rise 14 1/2 inches (37cm)
Leg width at hem 9 3/4 inches (25cm)