Name/TitleOvercoat, Women's Land Army

About this objectA brown, heavy, wool greatcoat with cream wool lining. Double breasted with six large buttons. Each front side has a pocket with a flap. Epaulette on each shoulder.

Bought as ex government stock. Owner did a year at Essex Institute of Agriculture just after the WWII. Later went on to teach agriculture at Beyton Modern School, Bury St Edmunds 1953-59

MakerBignell. Phillips & Greene

Medium and MaterialsWool

Inscription and MarksBlack label printed inside bottom front right, machine stitched cotton:

Greatcoat Women's Land Army, Size 8, Height 5'3" to 5'4", Bust under Jacket 38" to 40", Bignell. Phillips & Greene 1944

Name written in felt pen in inside collar: identification: I Sayers, E.I.A

MeasurementsSize 8

Height 5'3" to 5'4"

Bust under Jacket 38" to 40"

Object Typecoat

Object numberSTMEA:2006-4

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)