Collection

School Clothing

Title

Blazer Belonging to Lt. Col. Ian Purdie '55

Name Access

Purdie, Ian

Original Owner

Ian Purdie '55

Subject Access

1950s

Uniform

Category

Clothing

Sub-Category

Clothing - Outerwear

Geographic Access

Aurora

Start Date

1955

Description

1 blazer : wool, red; 85 x 52 cm

Public Description

A uniform blazer worn by Ian Purdie '55. While at school Ian was a cadet major, a prefect, and a member of the debating committee. Right after graduating he joined the army as a private soldier and over the years ranked up to Commanding Officer in 1974. He then spent much of his life training multiple army regiments and operations. He is currently the Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Material

Wool

Culture

Student Gear

Width

52

Length

85

Units Of Measurement

centimeters

Number Of Parts

1

Accession No.

2023-03-0005

Type

Artifact

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