Summary
Farm worker's smock (or Slop) brought to Australia from England (Rolvenden, Kent) by donor's great-grandmother, around 1883. The loose over-garment, covering the knees, is typical of those worn in the southern counties of England, such as Surrey or Sussex.
Physical Description
Farm worker's smock (or Slop). Loose over-garment, covering the knees, handmade from drabbet (twilled linen) khaki coloured, some rust spots. Opened front and back with buttons made from mother-of-pearl; long wide arms with double cuff (one button); large cape-collar; honeycombing embroidery around collar, along shoulder and around cuff; smocking at top of front and back opening, and top of sleeves and just before cuffs. Heart- shaped embroidered motif at base of front and back opening.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Pamela E. Van, 21 Nov 1989
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Overall Dimensions
92 cm (Length), 99 cm (Height)
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