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Polo shirt
Slim fit bright pink cotton polo shirt with 'Burberry embroidered in grey on left side of chest. Three plastic button front openings. Inside of collar and two small side splits trimmed with Burberry check. Machine sewn.
In September 2006 Burberry Limited announced the closure of its factory in Treorchy (which made polo shirts for the company) to switch production to China. Workers, politicians and celebrities mounted a campaign to reverse the decision, but the plant finally closed in March 2007. Over 300 jobs were lost.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F07.8.1
Creation/Production
Burberry Limited
Date: 2006 - 2007
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 73
Techniques
machine sewn
Material
cotton (fabric)
plastic
Location
In store
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