chatterbox Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi, I am looking to buy a policmans uniform - tunic.shirt.trousers etc. Would prefer the style of approx 1940/1950's but would look at other options. Can anyone help? Thanks, CHATTERBOX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1.carson Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hi, Sorry to be no help whatsoever, my wife manages a charity shop and selling any type of official uniform is a no no, impersonation comes into it. Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzette Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 If you are still looking then try Flame Torbay Costumes - they seem to have every uniform under the sun!! Not sure if you can buy from them but can definitely hire. Don't have the number handy but do a :unsure: for "flame torbay costume hire" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 http://www.chdt.org.uk/ Has a re-enacted police station of the period. See if they will reveal sources! There is no problem with out of pattern uniforms in the UK, or real current ones if you have good reason -actors in film & TV. Anyway the OP is in Australia according to the profile. I wonder if there is a "Sherlock Holmes" appreciation/re-enactment society with sources accessible online - though that would be too early there may be a re-enactors uniform supplier linked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jram Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Try second-hand/ vintage clothing places near you (if they exist...) - places like Starry Starry Night in Glasgow, or the one in King's Court (Mr Benn's?) must be worth phoning. Also if you're anywhere near Camden there are a few such 'vintage' stalls in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w/robe Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 If you are still looking then try Flame Torbay Costumes - they seem to have every uniform under the sun!! Not sure if you can buy from them but can definitely hire. Don't have the number handy but do a :P for "flame torbay costume hire" Torbay (01803 211930 off the top of my head) do have every uniform under the sun but they keep it that way by only hiring them out not selling them. You are looking for clothing over 60 years old, you will be very lucky to find one. You could have one made but it will be a weeks work for a skilled person plus fabric, buttons etc. Not the cost of a suit from Primark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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