Jacket, Swanndri

Production date
Circa 1956-Circa 1957
 Description
A maroon-coloured Swanndri with a metal zipper opening and collar. There are two lower front flap pockets and a single black plastic button and buttonhole on each sleeve cuff. The garment has grey lining with the sleeves unlined. The elasticised band at the back waist has two buttons on either end to adjust the fitting. The manufacturer's label inside the back neckline bears the Swanndri logo of the swan and reads: "SWANNDRI / REGD. TRADE MARK / THIS GARMENT IS GUARANTEED / ALL WOOL WATERPROOF / IT MAY BE DRIED BEFORE A FIRE / M".
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1956-Circa 1957
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/Waitara
Production period
1950s
Subject person
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
Belonged to Edgar Wratt and was purchased 1956/57 and travelled to England with him in 1957. According to the donor it was probably purchased in Girlings in Blenhiem - the current Farmers building.
Accession number
TM.2002.094
Collection type
Workwear
Textiles
Social History
Menswear
Material
Woollen Fabric
Metal

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