Identity area
Reference code
2021.5
Title
His Clothes Woven Pile and Houndstooth Top
Date(s)
- nd [1960-1965] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
(1957-unknown)
Administrative history
His Clothes was John Stephen's first menswear boutique. He opened it on Carnaby Street, London in 1957.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Sleeveless v-neck pullover top with front of black and white pile fur fabric.
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Accruals
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Label: His Clothes / REGD. / 41, Carnaby Street, London W. 1
Measurements:
Chest 51cm
Waist 49cm
Back length 54.5cm
Condition: small marks on the back
Measurements:
Chest 51cm
Waist 49cm
Back length 54.5cm
Condition: small marks on the back
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Note
Included in J. François-Campbell, The Waistcoat Workbook: Historical, Modern, and Genre Drafting of Waistcoats for Men and Women 1837-Present Day (New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2024), p. 93.