{"product_id":"antique-c1920s-nogatco-motoring-30884","title":"Antique c.1920s Nogatco Motoring \/ Driving Waistcoat – Lloyd, Attree \u0026 Smith – Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique c.1920s Nogatco Motoring \/ Driving Waistcoat – Lloyd, Attree \u0026amp; Smith – Made in England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1920s Nogatco Motoring Waistcoat Lloyd Attree Smith Antique Driving Vest Made in England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and fascinating original c.1920s British motoring or driving waistcoat, made in England and bearing the early NOGATCO trademark of historic London menswear manufacturer Lloyd, Attree \u0026amp; Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a substantial camel\/tan wool cloth, the waistcoat has an unusually long cut designed to provide warmth through the body while leaving the arms unrestricted – a particularly practical design for early motorists at a time when cars offered considerably less protection from the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a deep V neckline, generous armholes, four-button front fastening and a long, simple silhouette. The utilitarian construction and heavy wool cloth give it enormous character and make it a wonderful surviving example of early British motoring clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original woven label reads NOGATCO – MADE IN ENGLAND and features the distinctive octagonal trademark device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch into the surviving Lloyd, Attree \u0026amp; Smith archive held by Hackney Archives identifies Nogatco as an early trademark used by the company. During the 1930s the firm replaced the Nogatco name with Lloyds, while retaining its distinctive octagonal device. The presence of the earlier Nogatco label therefore provides an important additional dating clue and is entirely consistent with the c.1920s date of this waistcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod advertising also confirms the Nogatco name was being commercially used during the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original woven owner's name tape reading D. N. Curwen remains inside the garment. This is a personal name label rather than a manufacturer's label and has been retained as part of the waistcoat's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly special piece for collectors of antique menswear, early motoring clothing, automobilia and British social history, and a wonderfully wearable piece of approximately 100-year-old clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal c.1920s motoring \/ driving waistcoat\u003cbr\u003e\nNogatco\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly trademark of Lloyd, Attree \u0026amp; Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in England\u003cbr\u003e\nCamel\/tan wool cloth\u003cbr\u003e\nLong sleeveless design\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep V neckline\u003cbr\u003e\nFour-button front fastening\u003cbr\u003e\nGenerous armholes\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlined\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Nogatco woven label\u003cbr\u003e\nDistinctive octagonal trademark device\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal D. N. Curwen owner's name tape\u003cbr\u003e\nRare surviving example of early British motoring wear\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmpit to armpit:\u003cbr\u003e\nWaist:\u003cbr\u003e\nHips:\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to shoulder:\u003cbr\u003e\nNape to hem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare these measurements with a similar garment that fits you well, as antique and vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition for a garment dating from approximately the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are signs of age and previous wear, including some small marks and flecks as shown in the photographs. These are consistent with the age and utilitarian history of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Nogatco label and owner's name tape remain present and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56851989299586,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-antique-c-1920s-nogatco-motoring-driving-waistcoat-lloyd-attree-smith-made-in-england-antique-c-1920s-nogatco-motoring-driving-waistcoat-lloyd-attree-smith-made-in-england-1254507995.jpg?v=1786985379","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/antique-c1920s-nogatco-motoring-30884","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}