Trousers : Infantry, New South Wales Military Forces Accession Number: REL/18079.002

Description

Dark blue wool serge trousers with narrow scarlet superfine wool stripe extending down each side seam. Vertical welt pockets at each side seam lined with khaki plain weave, slubbed cotton. Black celluloid buttoned waist and fly; both lined with the same cotton fabric. Wide hems turned up with raw edge exposed and roughly hand stitched. Written in blue ink on the right pocket lining is 'VAN DER BERG' but the last two letters are unclear and attempts have been made to erase the name. On the left pocket lining is '9708/4'.

Contextual Description

Trousers of the type worn by infantry with full dress tunic.

Details

Accession Number
REL/18079.002
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Celluloid
Material: Cotton
Material: Superfine wool
Material: Wool serge
Measurement
Overall: 105.5 cm x 50 cm
Date Made
c 1890s
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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