Armstrong's Vintage Clothing, Grassmarket

Category

Library Item

Item no

13634

Title

Armstrong's Vintage Clothing Emporium, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Description

A colourful image of the interior of Armstrong's Vintage Clothing Emporium in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Rails of clothing and accessories line the walls and stand in the centre of the room. A model of a man is seen diving from the ceiling, painted yellow and wearing a feather boa. Nearest the camera a gold plinth supports the silver mannequin wearing a broad brimmed hat. Many garments hang from the ceiling.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

W. M. Armstrong and son is a long established vintage clothing store in Edinburgh. It has branches in the Grassmarket and on Clerk Street.

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Architecture > Monuments > Sculptures

Business > Advertising > Displays

Business > Service industry > Shops

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Bags

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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