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2023.43.1
Title
Copperwheat Blundell Chalk Stripe Shirt
Date(s)
- undated [1993-2000] (Creation)
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(1993-2000)
Administrative history
Pamela Blundell and Lee Copperwheat met whilst teaching at Central Saint Martins. They started their eponymous label, Copperwheat Blundell, in 1993, debuting during London Fashion Week as part of the New Generation Fashion Show.
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Long sleeved shirt in a grey, wool fabric with a mid blue, chalk stripe. Shirt has a turn down collar and is front fastening via seven buttons. A matching button is found at each cuff. There is a patch pocket at either side of the chest. The hem of the shirt is the same length all of the way around.
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Label: Copperwheat Blundell / M
Materials: Wool
Measurements: 50cm [Width]; 68cm [Length]
Details: Long sleeves; patch pockets
Physical Condition: Good
Materials: Wool
Measurements: 50cm [Width]; 68cm [Length]
Details: Long sleeves; patch pockets
Physical Condition: Good
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Named due to its appearance, which resembles the line from a tailor’s chalk, chalk stripes have a more subtle appearance than pinstripes as they are made from a series of threads rather than just one.