Object number
93/87
Description
Khaki twill breeches with yellow suede patches for reinforcement. Believed to have been worn by someone in the WLA during World War II.
A pair of khaki twill breeches with yellow suede patches on the inside of the legs for reinforcement. They would originally have fastened below the knee with buttons, which have been removed. The breeches came from the donor's family home, and were believed to have been worn by a relative who was in the Women's Land Army during World War II.
Physical description
1 pair of breeches: good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: BREECHES // Accession number: 93/87 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 1.12.93 // Description: Khaki twill breeches that fasten with buttons below the knee (the buttons have been removed). Yellow coloured suede reinforcing patches on the inside of the legs. // Dimensions: Length: 87.0 cm // Associated information: According to the donor these breeches came from the family home and may have been used by a relative who was in the Women’s Land Army during WWII’
Production date
1939-01-01
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16558.tif - High resolution image
