Identity area
Reference code
2019.50
Title
Lybro Snappers Trousers
Date(s)
- 1963 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
(1850-1981)
Administrative history
Manufacturer of workwear, shirts, overalls and jeans. Established in 1850 with a factory at Mount Vernon, Liverpool. The company was wound up in 1949 and again in 1981.
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Scope and content
Black and white printed four-pointed star check (often classified as a houndstooth) pattern fabric Trousers with poppered side vent. The front pockets form from a flap, tacked to the centre front making a diagonal opening, with a non-functional silver popper on the side leg, there is a contrast black vent, which closes with four silver snap fasteners. The centre front closes with a zip and silver popper, and there are seven belt loops around the waistband. The back has patch pockets with a contrast band on the top edge. With receipt and original packaging in object file. Sold on 03/05/1963 by Bainbridges, Lincoln.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Materials: sanforized cotton colour: Black, white. Label details: sanforized regd. Lybro. Shrunk fabric. Card label: "Snap into the social scene with the outfit that