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Womens ARP Suit, designed by Harrods
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Womens ARP Suit, designed by Harrods
Model wearing Womens Air Raid Precaution suit, designed by Harrods. Captioned, This natty and becoming A.R.P. suit designed by Harrods is zipped up the front. A velvet helmet cap with protective neck-piece, and lined suede bootees and gas-mask container complete it. From an article, Negley Farson among the neutrals'. Date: 1939
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Container Effort Harrods Mask Natty Neck Precaution Protective Raid Suede Velvet Bootees
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This stylish and practical Air Raid Precaution (ARP) suit, designed by the renowned department store Harrods, is depicted in this photograph. The model wears the suit zipped up the front, protecting her from the elements and potential shrapnel. The ensemble includes a velvet helmet cap with a protective neck-piece, ensuring the wearer's head and neck are shielded. Suede bootees and a gas-mask container complete the outfit, making it a comprehensive solution for wartime safety. The image is from an article titled "Negley Farson among the neutrals," published in 1939. Negley Farson was a British journalist and author known for his coverage of the Spanish Civil War and his writings on various social and political issues. The photograph serves as a reminder of the fashionable yet functional clothing designed during the war effort, as people prepared for the air raids that were a constant threat during World War II. The 1930s, a decade marked by the looming shadow of war, saw an increased focus on practicality and adaptability in fashion. This ARP suit designed by Harrods exemplifies that trend, combining style and protection in a time when both were essential.
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