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Silk Waistcoat with Glass Buttons
2021.46.3 · Item · undated [1880-1899]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Silk waistcoat with a shawl collar. Waistcoat is double breasted and fastens at the front via four black, glass buttons two on each side. Each button is functional and fastens through a buttonhole on the opposing side of the waistcoat opening. The black silk used at the front of the waistcoat has a vertical stripe patterned stitched into it, also in black. The repeating pattern consists of a 3mm pinstripe, followed by three lines of thinner, broken stipes [each line that makes up these broken stripes is 0.5cm in length], followed by another 3mm pinstripe. The reverse of the waistcoat is made from plain, black silk. On the reverse, there are two long tabs at the waist made in the same fabric for adjustment using an ornately designed metal buckle. The inside of the waistcoat is lined in cotton. The hemline of the waistcoat is lower at the front than at the back. The front hem is slightly rounded. There are two small vents at each side hem. Unknown
Merchant Navy Captains Jacket belonging to Maxwell Grant Simpson (1927-1979)
2021.47 · Item · undated 1950-1959
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Double breasted uniform jacket made to a regulation Merchant Navy pattern. Jacket is fastened by two rows of four gilt buttons bearing the emblem of the Merchant Navy; has jetted pockets at the waist; and a breast pocket on the left side. Above this pocket is a ribbon bar, displaying the ribbons of medals that have been awarded. Handstitched to each cuff is the insignia of a Merchant Navy Captain, four rings of gold wire lace, with the central two rings crossed to form a diamond shape. The jacket is lined and has a jetted breast pocket on the right side and a jetted waist pocket on the left. Harvey's Naval Outfitters
Jean Howell Sleeveless Fair Isle Jumper
2021.48 · Item · undated [1970-1979]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Sleeveless, handknitted jumper with a V neck and ribbed trims. Jumper is handknitted using a traditional Fair Isle (fairisle) Pattern. The base colour palette for the jumper is of natural, brown tones with some pattern detailing in blues and reds. Jean Howell
Nigel Cabourn X Umbro Regiment Rugby Top
2021.49 · Item · 2021
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Rugby shirt with a white, cotton drill collar, ribbed cuffs, and a four-button fastening to the front. The shirt has a 14cm wide, horizontal stripe design in navy and mustard; and a faded cotton poplin patch displaying the letter N stitched to the back of the shirt. A large patch pocket with a contrasting seam cotton buttonhole bearer is on the right side of the chest. On the left side is a false pocket with contrast stitching and an embroidered Umbro logo. Umbro
Dubois Striped Sports Rugby Jersey
2021.50 · Item · 1920-1930
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Long striped cotton jersey rugby top with white cotton woven collar and wide ribbed cuffs. The hoop stripes are horizontal wide dark blue or purple with narrow yellow gold stripes. The turn down collar is doubled cotton twill an the neck opening is reinforced with a wide light grey twill cotton tape. It fastens with three white cotton washing buttons. The jersey is well worn, has been mended and patched, has holes and runs, and the colour has faded. Dubois (Lewisham) LTD
Everrette Bullen Straight is Great Jumper
2021.51.1 · Item · 2021
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Knitted woollen jumper in a brightly coloured design, Jumper has a ribbed neckline, hem and cuffs, each with two horizontal bands, one in a pale blue and a royal blue. The top half of the jumper is made up of horizontal stripes in pale blue, green and orange. This stripe design extends to the top half of the sleeves. The remainder of the body and arms are comprised of vertical striped panels of differing size in orange; pale and bright green; and pale and bright blue. These panels use varying types of cable stitching. The stripe design is the same, front and back. However on the front there is a rectangular panel in brown wool with the words 'Straight is Great' embroidered into the jumper in yellow wool. Around this is an intricate, embroidered floral design. The jumper is unlined and strands from the embroidery are left hanging on the reverse. Everrette Bullen
Everrette Bullen Cable Knit Shorts
2021.51.2 · Item · 2021
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Knitted shorts in blue wool. Shorts have an elasticated waistband and angled pockets at the waist, just in front of the side seam. The shorts are knitted in a repeating cable knit pattern, with the exception of the waistband and pockets which are in a more basic, ribbed pattern. There are is no additional detailing to the reverse. The shorts are unlined. Everrette Bullen
Apnea by Daniele De Biase Natural Ageing Jeans
2021.52 · Item · 2021
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Naturally aged, straight leg jeans in a mid blue colour with contrast stitching. The jeans have five pockets; two curved pockets at the front, with a small coin pocket inside the right pocket; and two pockets at the back. The pockets have been secured with brass rivets. The jeans fasten at the front with four silver coloured, tack buttons. Apnea by Daniele De Biase
British Prison Grey Uniform Trousers
2021.53.1 · Item · undated
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Uniform trousers in a lightweight wool mix. Trousers fasten at the front with a zip fly leading to a hook and bar at the waistband. Two slanted pockets sit at hip level at either side. The trousers do not have belt loops or back pockets. There is a crease running up each leg at the front and there is a dart on either side of the centre back seam. The trousers are unlined and a Blue prison logo is stamped on the inside seat of trousers, displaying the letters PD inside a circle with a crown sitting above. Her Majesty's Prison Service