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Walls Blizzard Proof Padded Coverall
2016.053 · Item · undated [1960- 1979]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
All in one bodysuit in a dark blue, nylon fabric. Suit is front fastening via a concealed zip down to the waist and five poppers. Collar of suit is lined with a fleece fabric and can either be worn turned down or turned up and fastened with a button closed strap for added warmth. There are four, large, patch pockets at the front of the suit; two at the chest and two just below the waist. These flaps velcro closed. There are zips down the side of each leg. The suit has long sleeves with a ribbed cuff. The waist of the suit is slightly elasticated at the back and there is a half belt that can be worn either to the front or back. Straps are found at the cuff of each leg which can be hooked around the foot for added security. Unknown
Soviet Army Plashch-Palatka Cape and Tent
2016.248 · Item · undated [1960-1991]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Dark olive green cotton canvas square 170cm x 170cm with attachments to enable it to be used for multiple purposes - cape or poncho, tent, ground cover, or for carrying. It has brown leather eyelets sewn around holes on each of the four corners, channels for rope or cord to be threaded through, four black plastic toggles down one edge, an opening which can be fastened closed with a toggle, and buttonholes down two edges. The makers label is printed in black ink near one corner in Cyrillic text.
Country of Design: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
Country of Manufacture: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
Keywords: Military uniform, combat uniform, rain protection, weather protection Unknown
Metropolitan Police Cape
2018.197 · Item · 1956
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Dark blue police cape made of rubberised cotton with leather buckle fastening. It fastens at the centre front with four concealed black buttons (each with a security button behind) and a black leather strap just below the collar. The two side seams have been top-stitched and bonded with black tape to provide rigid reinforcement and ensure the cape remains waterproof. The hem also has a wide band of waterproof tape bonded on internally to allow the cape to keep its shape. There are two black elastic tabs finished in gabardine that have been inserted and sealed with a panel of self-fabric onto the inside of the back panel to be attached around the wearer's waist with three buttons sewn onto the adjustable tabs. Two elastic loops are also positioned on either side for the wearer to put their arms and wrists through for extra security.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England Unknown
Brown Leather Belt
2018.260.7 · Item · undated [1980-1989]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Brown leather belt with pointed leather tab sewn on at centre front as part of the silver buckle and slider fastening. Unknown
Grey Check with Blue Pinstripe Wool Jacket
2019.120.4.1 · Item · undated [1890-1900]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted jacket in a grey woollen tweed fabric with a blue over check. Jacket is front fastening via four buttons, has a short, square lapel and a two button cuff. There is an angled, welted breast pocket on the left side of the chest. Flat pockets are on either side of the waist Above the waist pocket on the left side is a smaller, welted pocket [likely for a pocket watch]. The inside of the jacket is lined and has a large button up pocket with two buttons [called a flat cap pocket or poachers pocket]. Unknown
Wool School Uniform Cap
2019.198.1 · Item · undated [1950-1970]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Dark blue wool school uniform cap with hand embroidered badge. The cap has a round crown made of triangular panels and a short rounded peak. The shield-shaped badge is hand embroidered in yellow, red, white, blue and black threads. The shield is split in half vertically. The right side has a blue animal above a black curving (nebuly) division, with three red diamonds on a white background. The left side has three lions passant in red and yellow. It is lined in black twill cotton and has a cream cotton tape sewn across the inside of the crown with hand written text crossed out in black pen. Unknown
Three Piece Brown Velvet Boy's Suit - Coat
2021.21.1 · Item · undated [1880-1900]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Boy's brown velvet coat, part of three piece suit in the style of eighteenth century menswear. It has cut steel buttons (corroded) down the front, smaller cut steel buttons at the centre back waist and at the cuffs. There are cream pleated fills at each sleeve cuff and it is lined in brown cotton sateen. Unknown