sailor suit


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

costume
childrenswear

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Medium

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