Identity area
Reference code
2020.3.29
Title
Aitch Checked Shirt
Date(s)
- undated [1984-1986] (Creation)
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1
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Scope and content
Dark pink and dark grey cotton checked shirt. The pattern is in the form of a wide window pane check with centre squares formed by over two pink weft threads. It has a turn down collar and fastens centre front with seven pink plastic buttons. The collar is lined in light grey rayon patterned with an abstract floral motif. The shirt has a patch pocket on the left chest and a large light grey rayon patch printed in black with care label information and a design with two stylised figures sewn onto the outside front on the left side of the opening at the hem. The cuffs fasten with one button each and the back of the shirt has a shoulder yoke with hanging loop in the centre. Size M.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Label: Aitch / ‘The Renaissance of Shirts’ / Made in India
Fabric label: 100% COTTON
Materials: Cotton, rayon
Condition: overall fading due to wear and washing, fraying to the care label
Fabric label: 100% COTTON
Materials: Cotton, rayon
Condition: overall fading due to wear and washing, fraying to the care label
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Note
The donor acquired and wore this shirt when he was at secondary school in 1984-1986.