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Black's (Ventile) Anorak

Accession Number

310.2008.1

Object Name

Black's (Ventile) Anorak

Created

11/11/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

11/11/2008

Brief Description

Blue cotton canvas anorak. Drawstring hood. Large zipped chest pocket. Drawstring waist. Crutch strap with button tie. Zipper at neck. Button tie pockets at either side of front.

Materials

cotton canvas ventile

Dimensions

From neck 81(l) x 67(w)cms. Sleeve 56 (l) cms.

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

Label inside back reads "MAKER'S BLACK'S GREENOCK" Size label reads "38"

Colour

blue

Maker

Black's

Object Production Place

Scotland

Provenance

Thomas Black founded a sailmaking and chandlering business in Greenock, Scotland in 1863. His son, also Thomas, changed the emphasis and direction of the company in the early 1900's by diversyfying into tent manufacture which reaped big rewards from military contracts during World War 1.
Always ahead of the game, Black's Good Companion Catalogue was launched in 1932, a sumptious blend of equipment and narrative, way ahead of its time and proving to be an excellent marketing tool. The Arctic Guinea Tent and the Black's Icelandic Sleeping Bag were icons of the 1950's and 60's camping scene, as were the various types of Black's anoraks, one of which we have here in the collection.
This particular version is made from ventile material which was developed, mainly for aircrew, during World War Two. It was a popular material in the 1960/70’s though Gore-Tex pretty much sounded its death knell when it came along - we’re told it’s making a comeback however. This particular anorak was donated by Peter Christie.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Peter Christie

Acquisition Date

11/11/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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