Black’s Anorak (replica)

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Black’s Anorak (replica)
A 1960s ski team with anoraks
Black’s Anorak (replica)
How to make your own, Mountain Life magazine Feb 1973
Description
Black’s orange cotton anorak. Drawstring hood, bottom and middle. The string is missing from the bottom. Zip at the neck. Two button tie pockets at bottom front (buttons missing) and one large velcro tying pocket in middle front. Two straps tied with a knot.
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Black’s (Ventile) Anorak >>
Provenance:
Looking very much like a Black’s anorak, (several of which you will find in the collection) we are calling this a replica as there are no markings to show if it is a Black’s or another make.

We know that the cotton material used for making Black’s anoraks was readily available in the 1960/70s and folk often made their own. Other companies made replicas too but didn’t put their own labels on for fear of patent laws. Indeed Black’s often warned potential customers to beware of cheap imposters.

So, a wee bit of a mystery but an interesting addition to the collection, even though it is a wee bit battered and worn.

Object Production
Production Place:
Possibly Greenock
Materials:
cotton, metal, velcro
Maker:
Possibly Black’s
Colour:
orange
Dimensions:
From neck 79(l) x 63(w)cm. Sleeve 60(l)cm
Object Condition:
cuffs are frayed
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
570.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
01/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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