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British GPO Telegram Boy's Raincoat
2016.072 · Item · 1968
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Raincoat constructed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), with all seams welded using heat and pressure, creating a textured finish to ensure complete waterproofing. The collar includes a wind-resistant shield, fastened with a rubber button closure for added protection.
Country of Design: United Kingdom. General Post Office
General Post Office Postman's Jacket
2016.250 · Item · 1961-1968
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Dark grey single breasted jacket with black cotton lining. It fastens centre front with three black plastic buttons with a crown and 'GPO' embossed on them (post 1952). It has an angled pocket on the left breast and two pockets on the waist with flaps. The right waist pocket has a change pocket in the lining. It has a buttonhole in the left lapel and two eylet holes underneath (for a badge). It has two short vents in the back seams. The manufacturers label is glued to the lining at the back.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Civil uniform, postal services General Post Office
GPO Duffel Coat
2017.086 · Item · undated 1960-1965
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Dark navy blue wool duffle coat which fastens with four wooden toggles and loops. 'GPO' is stitched in red machine embroidery onto dark navy wool patches which are sewn onto each collar front. The toggles are attached with cream cotton cord cords down the right side of the front of the coat. The loops are made of the same cream cotton cord. It has two large patch pockets to lower front. Adjustable strap with button fastening to lower sleeve. Unlined. Size 3.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Civil uniform, post office uniform, postal services General Post Office
GPO Postman's Indoor Work Coat
2017.191 · Item · undated [1960-1970]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Tan cotton drill workwear dust coat for the General Post Office. Fastens with four black plastic buttons embossed with 'GPO' and a crown. On the left chest there is a rectangular narrow pen pocket with two eyelet holes above.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: The coat was used by indoor postal staff to keep the letter and bag dust off their uniforms. General Post Office
General Post Office Waterproof Cap
2017.316 · Item · undated [1960-1969]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Black PVC cap with a peak and neck flap covering. It is lined in black wool and the peak is stiffened with five lines of stitching. It has a length of black cotton tape (chin strap?) attached to two sides of the cap. The inside of the neck flap is printed in white 'B R B N / D 7 1/4 / 25/64'
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Civil uniform, rain wear, work wear, rain hat, waterproof, accessories General Post Office
GPO Donkey Jacket
2017.322 · Item · 1952 - 1969
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Navy blue wool 'donkey' jacket with white vinyl yoke.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Keywords: Work wear, civil uniform, post office uniform General Post Office
GPO Khaki Workwear Jacket
2019.9 · Item · 1950-1979
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Long sleeve khaki General Post Office workwear jacket with notch lapel. The button stand consists of three black pin head shank buttons with metal plate on the underside of the button stand and key ring to interchange the button components. The front body has two straight pocket flaps top stitched with matching khaki thread. there two further rows of top stitching across the waist on the front body, but this does not follow through into the back of the garment. the lapel is also finished with a 5 mm top stitch which continues down to the hem of the jacket. The collar is finished with red cord, which is also used on the top sleeve of the jacket and top stitched in red. the under sleeve is secured used a felled seam and hemmed with a 15 mm unturned hem. the jacket is unlined, exposing the inner construction. but there is a jetted pocket stitched into the right hand facing side of the jacket lapel. The cross back of the jacket is lined and finished with a baby overlocking stitch. The internal pocketing is made from the same material as the outer body of the jacket. There are three machine stitched eyelets under each arm hole and two eyelets on the front left chest. General Post Office
General Post Office Trench Coat
MISC.15 · Item · undated
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Dark navy blue cotton dust style coat which has been waterproofed. It is single breasted with a turn down collar and fastens with five plastic buttons and hidden fly. There are two large pockets at waist level with flaps and a small internal pocket in the centre front hidden fly. There are ventilation holes under the arms. It has taped seams and has been constructed in layers glued together with a waterproof centre - this is now stiffened and is creating knife edge creases. General Post Office