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.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA4079.1 |
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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
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