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Pair black superfine mess overalls with double scarlet stripes (each 2cm wide) down outer seams, button-hole fittings to take instep strap, and original maroon and white striped braces. Trouser buttons marked 'G.G. DEY & CO. CALCUTTA'. Parchment name tag inside right front waist 'J Black Stevenson Esq. Jormiat'.
These overalls were worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890 and also served with 'Mounted Rifles', Indian Army. In 1883 he married Caroline Blakspeare and in 1890 they migrated to South Australia for the sake of her health. Black-Stevenson served with the South Australian Scottish Company and Adelaide Rifles c 1900-1902. He died in 1934 and was survived by 3 daughters. His only son was killed in the First World War.
Black crepe mess dress cummerbund. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890. Also served there with 'Moun
Black wool forage cap (for mess dress) with white piping and silver Russia braid around crown and lower edge, and two plain silver ball buttons. Lined with black cotton. Worn by James Black-Stevenso
Scarlet wool mess jacket with yellow facings and stand collar, silver Russia braid edging and crow's foot decoration on cuffs, single hook fastening to collar, silver ball edging down left front, and
Scarlet cloth waistcoat with red corded silk back, edged with silver Russia braid around neck and front and along lower edge. Pockets have crow's foot decoration in silver Russia braid. Fastened down
Black wool forage cap (for mess dress) with white piping and silver Russia braid around crown and lower edge, and two plain silver ball buttons. Lined with black cotton. Worn by James Black-Stevenso
Black crepe mess dress cummerbund. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890. Also served there with 'Moun
Scarlet cloth waistcoat with red corded silk back, edged with silver Russia braid around neck and front and along lower edge. Pockets have crow's foot decoration in silver Russia braid. Fastened down
Scarlet wool mess jacket with yellow facings and stand collar, silver Russia braid edging and crow's foot decoration on cuffs, single hook fastening to collar, silver ball edging down left front, and
Khaki drab, heavyweight twilled brushed cotton puttee, with wool tape tie. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c
Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Te
