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Sheepskin 'Utility Mark' Coat

Date1942 - 1947
Object NameCoat
Mediumsheepskin, cotton
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsChest: 106cm
Waist: 104cm
Back Length: 116cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2003.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS067997
Keywords
About MeBrown calf-length sheepskin coat with semi-circular collar and blouson sleeves.

This very striking coat dates to the 1940s and bears the utility mark CC41 on the inside of the collar. It was bought during the 1940s by the donor in Aberdeen.
Utility Overalls
CC41
c. 1943
Lilac Utility Scheme Evening Dress
Watt and Grant
1947 - 1949