Item 2023.118 - The North Face Smock with Hood

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2023.118

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The North Face Smock with Hood

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  • undated [1990-1999] (Creation)

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The North Face
(1966-)

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The North Face started out as a single shop in San Francisco. Founded by a climber named Doug Tompkins, he has the intention of making the outdoors accessible to people of all backgrounds and capabilities.

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Lightweight smock in a multicoloured nylon fabric. Smock pulls on over the head and opens to chest level, fastening via three, metal poppers. The smock has a drawstring hood with a peak which shields the eyes when the hood is up. At the front, there is a horizontal pocket with a zip fastening which sits under a storm flap which displays The North Face logo. The smock has long sleeves with elasticated cuffs. The main body of the smock is pink; the arms are purple; and the hood, storm flap and hem are yellow. The smock has a polyester lining in grey.

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      Label [1]: The North Face
      Label [2]: Size L / Made in China / 999 Harrison Street / Berkley CAL USA
      Label [3]: Shell / Exterieur/ 100% Nylon / Lining / Doublure / 58% Polyester / 42% Nylon / Small Sections / Petit Sections / 100% Nylon
      Material: Nylon / Polyester
      Measurements: 58cm [Chest]; 73cm [Length]
      Details: Hooded; lined
      Physical Condition: Good

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