Record

Title	Make do and Mend dressing gown
Repository	Harrow Museum Collection
Ref No	HMC/T/1/1997:269
ObjectNumber	1997:269
Date	Late 1940s-early 1950s
Description	"Make Do and Mend" dressing gown remade from genuine woolen Victorian material by dressmaker during rationing. Full sized, lined beige material, with one pocket. Green buttons (non-Victorian) fasten garment from neck to hip/ thigh. Formerly a cloak.
Comments	The government’s ‘Make Do and Mend’ scheme encouraged people to repair or recycle their clothing. Garments were created using non-rationed blackout material or highly prized parachute silk.
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Object Name	Dressing gown
Materials	Textile
Location	On Display

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