Gaiter

One of a pair of gaiters. Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Belonged to Lieutenant A A C Parr, HMS "Alert". Straps under insteps. Closed down the side of the legs by means of eyelet holes and loops of string.

Object Details

ID: AAA4077.1
Type: Gaiter
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm x 262 mm x 487 mm
Parts: Gaiters
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