waistcoat
Summary
Two waistcoats in 'Patch' and 'Tartan' deisgn; woollen jersey with applied pieces and braids; single breasted with 5 buttons centre front; woven labels cb neck: Jay Musson, made in England, Dry Clean' . The last of the collections by Jay Musson. Donated by Jay Musson Knitwear. The partnership of Jay Musson and Stephen Bennington began at Manchester School of Art in the 1960s, and after degrees at Central St Martins and Chelsea, they launched their first line of knitwear in 1971. For the mid to late 1970s and early 1980s, their boldly patterned knitwear achieved major success, with Stevie Wonder and the Communards wearing jumpers.They produced their last line (waistcoats) in 1991.
Object Name
waistcoat
Creators Name
Date Created
1991
accession number
2014.89/2
Place of creation
England
Medium
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