Picture No | 10693653 |
Date | 1918 |
Description | A land-girl's dress |
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An example of 'work-on-land' dress available from Shoolbred's of Tottenham Court Roadbuilt entirely out of bronze khaki drill, made of a three quarter length smock coat, slipped over the head and buttoned two thirds of the way down. It has strengthened shoulder pieces, like a man's shooting coat, and large practical pockets, and is accompanied by breeches, lacing at the knees, with adjustable waistband, side openings, and, again, two inside rapacious pockets. The suit cost 23 shillings 6d. The accompanying 'jolly little hat adds a crowning triumph' at 2s. 11d.
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Source | Unattributed illustration in The Bystander, 22 May 1918, page 352 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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