Identity area
Reference code
2019.172.1
Title
Bukta Black Wool Blazer with Cream Ribbon Trim
Date(s)
- undated [1950-1969] (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
(1879-)
Administrative history
Bukta was founded as E.R. Buck & Sons by Edward Robinson Buck in 1879, Stockport, Greater Manchester. They were making football kit by at least 1884 when the Nottingham Forest team were photographed wearing Bukta. They became a leading producer of tents, camping equipment and uniforms for the Scout movement along with sportswear. The family sold the company in 1982 and in 2005 the label was relaunched.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Black melton wool blazer, single breasted with three patch pockets. Collar, lapels, front edge, bottom hem, tops of pockets and bottom of sleeves above the cuffs are trimmed with cream or off-white grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon is stained and yellowing. The chest pocket has a hand embroidered badge in the shape of a shield with the Latin phrase 'Labore et Honore' underneath. The sleeves are lined in cream striped cotton and the rest of the blazer is unlined with seams finished with black binding. Label in the back of the neck 'Bukta Made in England' and underneath a label with handwriting: D. H. Bowen.