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Isaac Walton & Co Ltd Darned Sack Jacket
2022.47.1 · Item · undated [1910-1920]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single-breasted "sack" jacket with notch lapels, crafted from cream-coloured cotton fabric. The jacket fastens at the front with three light brown plastic "change" buttons, designed to be easily removable for laundering. Notched cuffs are secured with matching "change" buttons. It features patch pockets—one on the left chest and one on each side of the waist. The back has a central seam and no vent. The jacket has been extensively repaired, with patches of overstitching on the lapels, cuffs, and near the front opening. It is unlined and lacks internal pockets. Isaac Walton & Co Ltd
Fencing Jacket with Black Collar and Cuffs
2022.4 · Item · [undated] 1910-1919
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Fencing jacket in grey cotton with black moleskin cuffs and collar. The jacket fastens by ten brass buttons that run from the hips to the collar over to the left side. The top four buttons run from the collar to the shoulder seam; the fifth button sits on the chest; and the remaining five buttons run down the body of the jacket, close to the left side seam. The jacket is double lined at the front and halfway down the right arm. A seams runs the length of the back of the jacket and there is a donkey tail fastening, Unknown
Royal Flying Corps Sidcot Flying Suit
2021.39 · Item · 1917
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Khaki yellow heavy cotton flight suit, designed for warmth and wind resistance, featuring a wool pile lining and a sheepskin collar. Made from tightly woven cotton twill, it provides added wind protection, with the wool pile inner and sheepskin collar enhancing insulation. The suit fastens at the front with large corozo nut buttons and includes wide, angled map pockets on the lower legs for practical storage. Unknown
Trouser Liners Underwear
2020.81 · Item · nd [1900-1920]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Cream cotton calico trouser liners. They have a curved front yoke that fastens with two white buttons, the fly is open. The back yoke is angled and there is a shallow V at the centre back top of the waist. White cotton tapes have been sewn horizontally on each side of the front waist band and at the centre back - for looping over braces buttons on trousers. Original light cream cardboard shop tag hand stitched to the back left outside of the liners. Designer unknown
Aertex Day Shirt with Bib Front
2020.65 · Item · undated [1910-1930]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
White cotton day shirt with starched bib front and turn back cuffs. The shirt is made of Aertex woven cotton with a short stand collar (to be worn with a detachable collar). Aertex
Burberrys United States Army First World War Uniform - Jacket
2020.51.1 · Item · nd [1917-1918]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
This tunic, part of a uniform made in 1918 for a member of the 4th Infantry Division of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), is constructed from heavy khaki-coloured wool. The tunic features four front patch pockets and displays several badges, including those for the 4th Infantry Division of the AEF. It also bears sergeant chevrons, an honourable discharge chevron, and two wound chevrons, reflecting the wearer's military service and achievements. Burberry
Pair of Silk Socks
2020.10 · Item · nd [1900-1920]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Pair of socks made of finely knitted cream silk. They have decorative clocks on each side and long ribbing sections at the top. The toes, heels and foot of the socks are shaped through the knitting. They have been darned and mended with a patch on the inside of one of the toes. Designer unknown
Aertex Artificial Silk Underwear
2019.185 · Item · nd [1910-1930]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
A pair of pale cream underwear made from fine artificial silk and cotton, with legs extending to mid-thigh. The underwear has a high waist, with woven cotton reinforcing the inside of the fly. At the centre back of the waist are four eyelet holes for lacing, allowing for adjustable fitting. The front fly remains open, with a two-button and buttonhole fastening at the centre front waist (buttons are missing). Inside the front right waist is the maker's label for Aertex, featuring the name in black lettering within a red oval. The garment has been altered by threading a length of white elastic through the waistband, creating two holes at the centre back and two at the front (now removed). Size: 38
Country of manufacture: England. Aertex
B.V.D. White Cotton Athletic Union Suit
2019.176.1 · Item · 1914-1930
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
White lightweight woven cotton 'athletic union suit' underwear. It is a one-piece garment, sleeveless with a V-neck and scoop back, opens down the centre front and fastens with five white buttons. There is a flap opening at the back which fastens with one white button. Inserted at the back waist is cream cotton knitted jersey rib with two wide belt loops, the straps of the vest part are made of white cotton knitted jersey ribbing. Between the top and second button has been printed with 'PAT' and numbers (indecipherable). Makers label in the back of the neck. B.V.D.