Black's Anorak

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Advert from The Climber 1966
Blacks anoraks in profusion on a mountain rescue exercise in 1980
An image from ‘Black’s Good Companion Guide’ 1934
Description
Orange hooded anorak.Metal zip on hood,string tied to end of zip.Drawstring hood.Drawstring waist,plastic toggles on ends.Velcro chest pocket and two button tie pockets below ( buttons missing ).
Inscription description
Black label with gold writing inside back reads” MAKERS BLACK’S GREENOCK MADE IN BRITAIN ” White label below reads ” MALL”
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
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. We are not sure where this one came from, but we are delighted to have this ‘mini icon’ in the collection.
Object Production
Production Place:
Britain
Materials:
cotton, metal, plastic
Maker:
Black’s
Colour:
orange
Dimensions:
From neck 71(l) x 57(w)cms. Sleeve 47 (l) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
176.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
16/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Clothing
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007