Cotton and Silk Vest

In a peach colour.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1930 - 1940
Maker:
I & R Morley Ltd
Place:
Nottingham
Materials:
silk, cotton, acrylic
Measurements:
Length 76cm, width 43cm
Tags:
silk, Nottingham, cotton, acrylic

A man's vest in a peach cotton and white silk (or rayon) mixture. It is made in one main piece with no shoulder seams. The flap made by the semicircular cut for the neck is stitched down as a facing. The front opening is faced with cotton sateen and fastens with three pearl buttons and buttonholes. The short sleeves have ribbed cuffs.

Marked 'M' for I & R Morley Ltd. There is also a card label 'N Dept. I & R Morley, Manufacturers, London, Nottingham, Heanor, Leicester etc.' flying wheel trade mark 'Prince Celfect Underwear, Cream, Sky and Deep Novi Shirts 1/2 S, Trousers, Knker Drws' with sizes and prices.

ID Number: NCM 1994-784

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