Leg guard
Frank Bryan Ltd.
Category
Costume
Date
1930
Materials
Cotton, Leather, Straw
Measurements
685 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 934437.5.1
Summary
One of a pair of leg guards or batting pads, part of set (DUN/TC/142.1-5), soft white leather buckskin, white cotton twill weave, three leather straps and buckles, straw interlining. Label 'Frank Bryan, London, The J.B.Hobbs Batting leg guard, sole maker Frank Bryan Ltd' with grasshopper trade mark.
Provenance
Belonged to the 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976), the cap is in the Stamford colours.
Marks and inscriptions
Frank Bryan, London, The J.B.Hobbs Batting leg guard, sole maker Frank Bryan Ltd (label with grasshopper trade mark)
Makers and roles
Frank Bryan Ltd., manufacturer