Jacket

Description
A navy blue wool blend jacket promoting Phillipps Motors Ltd. " Phillipps / Ford / NEW PLYMOUTH " is embroidered on a pocket on the right facing side of the jacket. There are two metal buttons on the front which feature a shield with a dragon on it within a blue enamelled border. Two smaller, but otherwise identical buttons are on each cuff. The jacket is lined with light blue fabric and has three interior pockets. There are also two lower exterior pockets. " CAMBRIDGE / TRADITIONALLY TAILORED CLOTHING / MADE IN NZ. " is marked on a tag sewn inside the jacket. " THIS GARMENT IS MADE / OF FINEST IMPORTED / WOOL BLEND / FABRIC " is marked on another tag which is also inside the jacket. " DRY CLEAN ONLY " is sewn on a small tag on the inside of the neckline.
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Manufacturer
Production place
New Zealand
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Advertising Medium/Communication Artifacts
Credit line
This jacket was worn by vehicle sales staff at Phillipps Motors Ltd during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Accession number
PA2009.034
Collection type
Social History
Material
Wool
Metal
Silk
Fabric

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