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Jacket

Date1950-2005
MediumPlastic, cloth
DimensionsObject/Work: 500 x 700 mm
ClassificationsCostume
Terms
    Object numberLDCUM2005.007.004
    DescriptionBlack jacket decorated with designs in white pearl and coloured plastic buttons. The back of the jacket has 'PEARLY CONSORT BANKSIDE' spelled out in buttons, with a star motif below it. Some of the buttons have been painted with nail polish in different colours. The pearly Kings and Queens are a charitable tradition in London. They decorate their clothes with mother-of-pear buttons in elaborate designs.
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    Not on view
    Neck-Tie
    1921 - 2002
    Trousers
    1921 - 2002
    Skirt
    1950-2005
    Waistcoat
    1921 - 2002
    Cap
    1921 - 2002
    Waistcoat
    1970-2005
    Jacket
    1847
    Pin
    43-1600
    Toy
    1800-1920
    Button
    1800 - 1899
    Waistcoat
    1600-1700
    Button
    1700-1900