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women's Utility apron in plain white weave cotton with Utility clothing mark CC41 on label inside back neck

ladies apron in plain white weave cotton checkered by wide and narrow stripes of light blue, dark blue, red, yellow and black; frilled sleeveless 'bib'; back opening; U-shaped neck; patch pocket; self ties; trimmed all round with plae blue bias binding; length 102cm; waist 76.5cm; hem circumference 83cm. Utility clothing mark CC41 on label inside back neck. Utility clothing introduced in 1941 as part of World War II domestic economy effort.
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Creatorunknown
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Date createdc 1942
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Manufacturer/Publisher
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Holding organisationManchester City Galleries: Gallery of Costume
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Accession number1974.18 55 Box 26.2
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Associated Objects
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Image: Women's wear, 1932 Image: Man's cravat, 1810
Image: Advertisement for Goytland fabrics, household goods Image: illustration of a Cotton Flower & Boll, R.J. Peake, 1910
Image: Girl's summer hat, 1930s Image: Ladies' evening wear, 1930s
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