WRVS uniform
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1945 - 1955
Materials
Wool
Measurements
Jacket - 700 mm (length), Skirt - 680 mm (length), Scarf - 710 mm (length)
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Knightshayes Court, Devon
NT 659059
Summary
A three piece, woman's uniform in a dark green, woollen, herringbone patterned material. It is lined with red satin. It has reveres and fastens to the left with three green, plastic, buttons which are held in place by small clear buttons on the inside. The two patch-pockets have the same green button fastenings.It has a half belt at the back. There are two, grey and red material badges sewn to the right sleeve, one showing the W.R.V.S. badge. The lining has been patched in three places. The A-line skirt has 6 gores (panels) and a fitted waist band. It fastens at the side with a button and a metal zip. A woollen scarf with red, dark green and beige stripes running length ways. It is lined with a dark red material. The scarf and lining show insect damage. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
On the badge sewn to the right sleeve: 'SUTTON'