Gaiter

One of a pair of gaiters used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Belonged to Lieutenant A A C Parr, HMS "Alert". A canvas area to cover the shoes, closed with eyelets. Straps under the instep. Leggings of blue and white striped cotton with drawstrings below the knees.

Object Details

ID: AAA4079.1
Type: Gaiter
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm x 300 mm x 534 mm
Parts: Gaiters