Boy's Sailor Suit
c. 1928 (Made)
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This boy's sailor suit was bought in around 1928 from Rowe & Co. in Gosport. It is an example of a 'white drill knicker suit', and is complete with braces, flannel front, shirt and shorts. It is made from white drill, and has navy blue drill detailing. It has white buttons on the waist of the shorts, and on the top of the flannel front. It was worn by a boy in the late 1920s, who went on to serve in the military during World War Two where he was given the military cross for valour.
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| Brief description | Boy's sailor suit, a 'white drill knicker suit', made in England in the 1920s |
| Credit line | Given by John Renner |
| Object history | This suit was worn by the donor's great grandfather. Martin Renner was born in London in 1920. He was one of three children born to Martin and Sophie Renner. He went to school at Summerfield St. Leonard's and then to Eton College. He wanted to go to university, but these plans were interupted by WWII. He joined the 17th/21st Lancersand was awarded the military cross for valour in 1943. Afer the war he made a career in insurance, working for Lloyds of London. He lived in Hampshire until his death in 1992. |
| Summary | This boy's sailor suit was bought in around 1928 from Rowe & Co. in Gosport. It is an example of a 'white drill knicker suit', and is complete with braces, flannel front, shirt and shorts. It is made from white drill, and has navy blue drill detailing. It has white buttons on the waist of the shorts, and on the top of the flannel front. It was worn by a boy in the late 1920s, who went on to serve in the military during World War Two where he was given the military cross for valour. |
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| Accession number | B.386:1 to 4-2012 |
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| Record created | April 25, 2013 |
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