Orion Oiled Cotton Jacket

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Mick Tighe (R) in his ‘big black’, with Bill Newton, on Ben Nevis in 1974

Advert from Climber and Rambler March 1978

Description

Oiled jacket. Khaki green, zipped front. Drawstring hood with metal lined edge. Five snap fasteners down front. Chest pocket with two snap fasteners on left hand side. Two side pockets with snap fasteners. Blue lining.

Inscription description

Inside bottom left label reads “NEVISPORT FORT WILLIAM SCOTLAND” with picture of climber. On white label cleaning instructions.

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Provenance:

The early version of these fabulous jackets were made of black oiled cotton and were affectionately known as ‘big blacks’. Nevisport introduced then into an embryonic market in the early 1970’s well before the breathable materials such as Gore-tex were created. They were a bit bulky and heavy, but very good at keeping out the weather “You felt like you were in your own little house when you had one on.”

Object Production

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Materials:

oiled cotton, metal string

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Dimensions:

From neck 83 (l) x 63 ( w)cms. Sleeve 55(l) cms.

Object Condition:

Condition Date Check:

28/04/2009

Administration

Accession Number:

180.2008.1

Creator:

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date:

16/10/2008

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Category:

Clothing

Location

Location:

Bohuntin

Current Location

Rules:

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007