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Pirhana (down proof nylon) Jacket

Accession Number

409.2008.1

Object Name

Pirhana (down proof nylon) Jacket

Created

18/11/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

18/11/2008

Brief Description

Red padded jacket with brown nylon lining. Detachable hood in pocket. Five press studs down front and long zip. Two slanted pockets with press studs. Drawstring bottom with black nylon string and white plastic toggle. Knitted blue elasticised cuffs.

Materials

nylon, metal

Dimensions

From neck 81(l) x 67(w)cms. Sleeve 60 (l) cms.

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

On outside front label with black leaf shape and "PIRANHA MADE IN ENGLAND"

Colour

red, brown, blue

Maker

Pirhana

Object Production Place

England

Provenance

There seems to be quite a lot of Pirhana clothing companies on the internet in 2023 though we suspect this jacket pre-dates them all.
An educated guess suggests this jacket dates back to the 1960/70’s, possibly a ski jacket.
Duvet style jackets were in fashion back then, not necessarily to keep warm, more to look good in the bar after doing ‘something’
We suspect a wee clothing company that started and maybe finished (?) Any info would be appreciated.
A well made jacket with hood, using ‘down proof nylon’ - we are not sure what this is - all ready for a trip to the local wine bar.

Acquisition Date

18/11/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Normal Location

Bohuntin

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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