YARMOUTH OILSKINS - HOODED SMOCK - BRICK Size:M Shorts were part of the
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Description
Shorts were part of the hot climate uniform for all commonwealth forces during the Second World War
agricultural workers and miners
this emulsified wax finish cloth is lightweight breathable and weather repellent
A high-quality piece of knitwear in a fabulous Flax coloured wool
double pleats
YARMOUTH OILSKINS - HOODED SMOCK - BRICK Size:M Shorts were part of theYarmouth Stores have manufactured oilskin clothing for well over 100 years, originally the go to workwear for fishermen, the merchant navy, agricultural workers and miners. Oilskin dressing was applied by hand to calico cotton in house in our factory in Great Yarmouth. Its documented that in 1953 the factory would produce around 2000 oilskin garments per week. This 'brick' coloured version is inspired by the traditional sails you would have seen