School blazer
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1915
Materials
Wool
Measurements
730 mm (H); 600 mm (H); 19 mm (H); 22 mm (H)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152217
Summary
School blazer - A 1915 (circa) blue/black wool plain weave raised nap school blazer, trimmed with a coathanger, three patch pockets, two self fabric covered buttons and a black button. The jacket has an embroidered cream silk satin stitch 'SS' on one pocket and the whole is hand and machine sewn. Philip Yorke III attended Shrewsbury School.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.