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2019.6.1
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Gloverall Duffle Coat
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- 1960-1980 (Creation)
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British coat manufacturer. They had a manufacturing plant in Earls Barton, Northampton which they owned and operated, they also used other factories such as Regency Fashions in Harold Wood. In 2006-2008 the company was bought by Eland, a Korean investment firm. The in-house factory was closed and the company moved towards UK CMT and offshore production.
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Beige gloverall duffel coat with four plastic toggles and leather cord. The fabric is a double cloth, plain on the outside, and a green and beige check inside. There is a yoke top stitched over the shoulders, stepped back slightly from the arm hole seam. The left side front yoke has a GLOVERALL label inserted. The hood shaped is created with a semi circle on top and finished with a facing with a bound edge. The hood seam is lapped, finished on inside with binding. The side of the hood is adjustable with a button tab attached to a short piece of elastic. There is a strap which buttons across to close the hood. The front body has a patch pocket and flap on each side. The centre front is finished with a facing with a bound edge. The coat inside is finished with overlocking with a single line of top stitching. Made in England
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Materials:80% wool 10% polyester 5% acrylic 5% mixed fibres. Colour: beige Label details: Made in England Original English Duffle Coat by Gloverall GB USA 38 EUR 48 Gloverall LTD Oaklands Road, London, NW2 6DN
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Purchased by the owner from a vintage shop or vintage stand at The Clothes Show in Birmingham around 2002-2003 when he was completing his foundation course.
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Information from ex-head of production at Gloverall:
Style known as a Morris Duffle which is part of their 'Classic' range. The hood is known as a Pancake hood as when it is worn back it sits 'flat as a pancake'. Probably produced at Gloverall's own manufacturing plant in Earls Barton, Northampton.
Style known as a Morris Duffle which is part of their 'Classic' range. The hood is known as a Pancake hood as when it is worn back it sits 'flat as a pancake'. Probably produced at Gloverall's own manufacturing plant in Earls Barton, Northampton.
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- Outerwear » Coat » Duffle coat