Uniform Jacket [Tasman Empire Airways Limited]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.648

Maker

G Kenning and Son
Tasman Empire Airways Limited

Description

1. Khaki-coloured tunic with 4 patch pockets and a belt around the waist. The lapel is pointed and the tunic fastens with 4 gold TEAL buttons down the front (the bottom button has detached [2004.648.2]). Above the right chest pocket are 2 rows of decorative badges in various colours. Above that are 2 eyelets 40 mm apart. There are also eyelets on each shoulder and a 35 mm fabric loop. Except for the sleeves and the inside collar, the tunic is unlined.
2. Gold-coloured button with TEAL logo.

Brief History

Summer uniform for member of Tasman Empire Airways Limited flight crew.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Solent Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

G Kenning and Son et al. Uniform Jacket [Tasman Empire Airways Limited], 2004.648. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tunic Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Dress shirt Coat Neck Military uniform Tie Sleeve Street fashion Military person Gesture Waist

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