British Royal Navy Sailor’s Working Dress

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British Royal Navy Sailor’s Working Dress

PERIOD: 1800-1840
HAT/HEADGEAR: Tar covered straw round hat
JACKET: Blue wool double breasted short monkey jacket with pewter buttons.
VEST: Double breasted red linen with brass buttons
SHIRT: Grey, blue and red striped line square cut shirt.
TROUSERS: Fall front trousers in off white hemp canvas with pewter buttons
SHOES: Black soft leather pumps
ACCESSORIES: Black silk square handkerchief