22 In 1 Armpiece (J235)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Title
22 In 1 Armpiece
Made in
London
Date
1984
Description
Armpiece made of one piece of uncoloured cotton fabric with 22 holes.
Materials and techniques
Cotton fabric and nylon line.
Dimensions
width: 11cm
length: 223.5cm
Object number
J235
Category
References
John Houston - Caroline Broadhead, Jewellery in Studio (1991)
On view
Brookfield - Fenchurch Street - Material Acts Exhibition 2026
Maker's statement
This phase of work represents the transition from jewellery to clothing. This is one of a series of armpieces - 'Sleeves'. From these pieces, my garments developed. The ideas I was working on were how to make a piece of jewellery as large as possible, whilst still making it wearable. Also, the change of character of a piece from being worn to an abstract piece. The 'transparency' of the piece when on the arm is important (as in the veil 1983 Crafts Council Collection).