Item 2020.1.1 - University of Westminster Uniform Jacket

2020.1.1

University of Westminster Uniform Jacket

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Grey single breasted two button corporate uniform tailored jacket. It has a notched lapel with a button hole in the right side. There are two flapped pockets at the hips and a welted chest pocket on the right. The welt has the logo of the University of Westminster embroidered in white thread: UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER over a white bar with portcullis and small square dots in a random pattern (there is a small stain on the lettering of the logo). The sleeve cuffs have a small vent which button with three grey plastic buttons. There are two side vents at the back. It is lined in grey synthetic fabric and has a hanging loop in the back of the neck. Laurence Highman label to the inside chest pocket.

Label: Designed Exclusively by / Laurence Highman / 6/10 St Alphage High Walk / London EC2Y 5EL Tel: 071-628-0165 / 1793 10/94 / Craftsman Tailored and Fitted

This jacket was part of the staff uniform provided to University of Westminster facilities staff. The tailored jackets and trousers were made-to-measure and were worn until about 2006.