gaiters


gaiters

Summary

Below knee length gaiters. fitted to shape of leg by a narrow insert between two panels. Fastens down outside leg with fourteen round brown buttons, very straongly sewn on, with much repaired buttonholes. They fasten under the instep with a buckle, and a leather-backed strap, again worn and repaired. All seams are bound with strong tape, the buttons and buttonholes backed with cotton tape. Bottom edge is bound with leather.


Object Name

gaiters

Date Created

1918-1922

Dimensions

Length: 34cm

accession number

1984.475

Collection Group

costume
womenswear

Medium

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