Point Five Duvet (Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team)

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Lochaber Mountain Rescue team member, Terry Confield, wearing his red duvet whilst monotoring a Ben Nevis race circa 1980
Ad in 1969 Climber and Rambler. Not sure if this is the same type of duvet as LMRT. The model was certainly not in the team!
Pointfive ad in 1969 Climber & Rambler
Description
Point Five LMRT Red duvet jacket with blue nylon lining. Drawstring hood with white nylon string. Seven press studs down front and long zip. Two pockets with velcro. Drawstring bottom with yellow nylon string. Knitted elasticised cuffs.
Inscription description
Label with mountain picture reads “POINTFIVE” “LOCHABER RESCUE” stencilled inside.
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Mick Tighe joined Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team in 1978 and was issued with various items of kit including this Duvet. A note from Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team Minutes in November 1964 states that ” 4 duvets have been purchased. On order are 2 helmets from Tiso and 1 Very Pistol”. We are not sure if this duvet is one of the 4. Either way it wasn’t used much when Mick got it and wasn’t used much after. Duvets were popular in the 60’s & 70’s, almost as a ‘fashion item’ but the bulk was a problem and you were too hot with them on and too cold without: a happy medium with a layering system was preferred. This one is down filled and of very good quality.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
nylon, metal,
Maker:
Colour:
red, blue
Dimensions:
From neck 82(l) x 67(w)cms. Sleeve 55 (l) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
663.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
16/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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