Breeches: M1917 Trousers, United States Infantry Accession Number: RELAWM04515.003

Description

Rough wool khaki coloured trousers with two front slit pockets amd two rear slit pockets with belt loops and button fly. The inseam of the legs and knees is reinforced with eyelet lacing around the lower leg and calves.

Contextual Description

This forms part of a display on the uniform worn by American infantrymen or 'Doughboys' when they entered the First World War in 1917.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM04515.003
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Cotton
Material: Wool
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 1080 x 580 mm
Date Made
c. 1917
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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