sailor suit
Summary
Charcoal grey blanket cloth suit. Jacket : Single breasted fastening CF with five concealed buttons. Large square turn down collar with separate navy cotton over-collar with three rows of white trimming set in from edge and fastening with five inner neckband buttons. Small breast pocket. Brown ribbon ties at neck CF. Elasticated waistband. White corded rope with wooden whistle around neck. Trousers : Knee length with single side pocket (right) and six buttons around waistband for braces. Three button fly. Lined with white cotton. Chemisette : White cotton with embroidered anchor and chain. Two buttons for right shoulder strap and two ties and loops at waist.
Object Name
sailor suit
Date Created
1910-1920
Dimensions
Jacket: 43cm
Trousers waist: 66cm
chest: 84cm
accession number
1984.647/3
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
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