Identity area
Reference code
2019.189
Title
Quadrant-Marksway Buoyancy Waistcoat
Date(s)
- 1960 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4 (waistcoat, lace, leaflet and plastic bag)
Context area
Name of creator
(nd-1981)
Administrative history
A manufacturer of sailing wear, the company was wound up in 1981.
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Scope and content
Bright yellow semi-inflated vest or waistcoat made of waterproof synthetic material. It has a round neck and opens down the front, closing with eyelet holes and a separate length of cotton lacing. The armholes, neck, front opening and bottom edge are finished with cotton binding.
Size L
Comes with original bag and leaflet.
Country of design: England
Country of manufacture: England
Size L
Comes with original bag and leaflet.
Country of design: England
Country of manufacture: England
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Label: MADE IN ENGLAND / BY / Quadrant / REGD. TRADE MARK / LONDON / THIS IS A "MARKSWAY" SAFETY GARMENT / PAT. No. 720039 AND PAT. PEND. / ONLY THE GENUINE MARKSWAY / BEARS THIS SIGNATURE / Mark Shaw
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Notes area
Note
Clear plastic packaging bag with text printed in blue and white: SAILING AND SPORTS WEAR BY Quadrant, London, England
Note
Paper leaflet: Quadrant Sailing Limited. Manufacturers of Sailing Clothing, Marksway Buoyancy Clothing.
Information about the sizes available, care of the garment and a stamp with the date the garment was 'Tank Tested': Aug 1960
Information about the sizes available, care of the garment and a stamp with the date the garment was 'Tank Tested': Aug 1960
Note
Patent GB720039 (A) Improvements relating to life-saving garments: Registered by Mark Shaw, 1952. Fig. 7: a life-saving waistcoat has inside pockets closed by fasteners and enclosing buoyant pads.