Smock
Hand sewn smock with hood which is part of a set of overalls to keep fine snow out of inner woollen clothing belonging to Captain F. L. McClintock (1817-1907). The neck opening is secured by large horn buttons and the five patch pockets with bone buttons. Non inset sleeves with gussets under the arms. The overalls are shown in Pearce's portrait of McClintock.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA3992 |
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Collection: | Textiles; Polar Equipment and Relics |
Type: | Smock |
Display location: | Not on display |
Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, McClintock, 1857-1859 |
Date made: | circa 1857 |
Exhibition: | North-West Passage |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Smock: 1180 x 1530 mm |