Object number
52/88/1-2
Collection
Description
These thatcher's knee pads were made for the thatching exhibit at the Festival of Britain. Knee pads are used not only to protect the thatcher's trousers but also to press down the bunches (or 'yealms') of straw as they are put in place, to pack the bow with yealms, and as a rest against which the spars are cut. These pads are made of strong leather, lined with greenbaize. They are fastened to the knee by two straps and buckles.
Physical description
1 pair of knee pads: leather; good condition
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Production period
Twentieth century, first half
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