Catalogue Number
NMLH.2004.8
Object Name
Coat
Title
Michael Foot's jacket
Place
London
People
Foot, Michael
Events
Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph Ceremony
Description
Coat belonging to Michael Foot, Leader of the Labour Party 1981.
The coat caused controversy when Michael Foot wore it at the Cenotaph in 1981 on Remembrance Sunday. Some thought wearing a 'donkey jacket' on such a solemn occasion was inappropriate. In fact, the coat is not a donkey jacket but an overcoat bought for him by his wife, Jill Craigie, from Harrods' exclusive department store.
This object is **on display** in the museum.
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