Green, red, yellow and white stripe rugby football blazer for St Peter's College, Saltley, Birmingham, 1938. It is single breasted and fastens with three brass shank buttons. It has two patch pockets and a third left chest pocket with the metal bullion embroidered coat of arms for Saltley College. The latin motto reads 'Nulla Sine Sale Salus'. There is a green felted tab underneath the pocket embroidered with 'S.C.R.F.. 1938-9' in reference to Saltley College Rugby Football Club'. It is unlined and has no back vents, internal pockets, cuff vents or buttons.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
Designer unknown
Black knitted wool swimsuit (bathing suit) with cross strap back knitted body. Neck and sleeve hem is cover stitched to secure the raw edge of the fabric. The shoulder strap has been overlocked onto the cross strap which is looped through the centre back of the suit. The raw edge of the leg hem is overlocked and finished using a blind stitch, and a seperate crotch piece cut on the bias has been overlocked into the crotch of the swimsuit. The same overlocked method of finished has been used throughout the swimsuit.
Designer unknown
Scarlet red wool bespoke tailored hunting coat with waist seam and full skirts. Tattersall check wool lining. Buttons have been removed. Four interior pockets with zip closures - two at the chest and two 'poachers' pockets in the skirts. Zips with 'LIGHTENING' on the tabs. Staining and damage to the exterior of the coat. Tailoring label on inside of right chest interior pocket.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
Hammond & Co. Ltd
Dark blue wool and vicuña sports shorts with very full balloon legs which curve out at the thigh. The shorts have a waistband and fasten centre front with a plastic button tab at the top and short button fly. The inside waistband is lined in dark blue cotton. Label in the back of the inside waistband.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
Bukta
Wool one piece swimsuit in dark red or burgundy finely knitted wool. It has a deep scoop neck with straps over the shoulders and fitted legs to mid-thigh. The back of the swimsuit is also scooped and it is cut low under the arms. There is a modesty panel at the crotch. Label in the back of the neck.
Meridian
Red and white cotton long sleeved sports shirt. The shirt is made in the 'halved' style with one half of the front white, the other red. The back and the sleeves are half red and half white. The shirt has a turn down collar and a short opening to the chest at the front which fastens with two buttons. The cuffs also button. The shirt has mud stains on the arms and laundry marks and embroidery stitching to the back of the neck. Label 'Bukta / British Manufacture' in the back of the neck. Size 3.
Bukta
Hand knitted cream cricket jersey or jumper with a V-neck. The main part of the jersey is in a rib knit. Around the neck and waist an additional knitted section in cream and dark brown has been sewn on to the jersey. It has a number of holes from moth damage.
Bodger & Co. Ltd
Pair of lightweight black cotton shorts with elasticated waist. The shorts have a length of yellow silk ribbon sewn down the outside of each leg. Label in the back of the waist.
Umbro
Black coated waterproof cycling trousers. The centre front ties closed with a length of cotton tape, and the fly closes with a single button through to the outside in the centre. There is a second layer of fabric stitched to strengthen the crotch area which extends to the knee on centre front. Made in Scotland.
Vinco 27
Black coated waterproof cycling cape with brush painted sealed seams. The cape is shaped at the shoulders, with the front body larger than the back so the seam sits underneath when laid flat. The centre front closes with two silver Newey Brothers press studs, and secures with a strap and buckle. The collar is lined with velvet. The front has a cotton tie on each side, attached to a small circle, and sewn to the front in a circle of stitching. There is a third tie stitched to the centre back which ties between the legs to the front to secure the cape. The hem is curved and finished with a double turn and top stitch. Made in Scotland
Vinco 27
