Object: Man's jacket
Brand:
Brooks Uniform Company
Date: 1944
Medium: Wool
Country: USA
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2012.2.1
DescriptionMan's orange Princeton jacket or blazer in wool with black woven pin stripes; breast patch pocket with insignia patch -1919, Dei Sub Numing Diget; wide notch labels with single buttonhole at left lapel; two patch pockets at front hip; one orange button at CF closure; buttonholes hand stitched; University, school blazer; inside label: Mr. Paul C. Walter, size 42L, N0. 7468, Cap 537 note: no cap
Label Text:Schools often allow some variation in uniforms based on seniority—for example, a “Letterman” jacket for varsity athletes. The term “blazer” derives from the blazing red jackets worn exclusively by members of the rowing team at St. John’s College, Cambridge University, in 1825. During the twentieth century, the blazer entered “Ivy style” dressing in America, as both uniform and fashion garment. Bright colors and patches identify the school and class of the wearer.
Exhibitions:
- Uniformity
- Ivy Style