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The work commemorates the legacy of the clothing industry in the city and county of Leicester. The statue is based on garment template contour patterns and their links to the human form.

Title

The Clothier

Date

2010

Medium

red marble

Accession number

LE1_NL_S026

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Friends of New Walk and funded by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

The Friends of New Walk

Custodian

The Friends of New Walk

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

2nd September 2010

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plaque 1: This / John Atkin / sculpture celebrates the contribution of / the Clothing Industry / to the prosperity of the / City and County of Leicester; plaque 2: The Friends of New Walk / recognise the generous financial support from (Local businesses listed) and technical assistance gratefully received from / Reach marketing / Sturgis Shattock and Partners

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