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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 'Mounted Rifles', Indian Army. Married Caroline Blakspeare in 1883. Migrated to South Australia in 1890 for sake of wife's health. Served c 1900-1902 with South Australian Scottish Company and Adelaide Rifles. Died in 1934. Survived by 3 daughters. The only son of marriage was killed in the First World War.J
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
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 button
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
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 button
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
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
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
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