Potroom work shirt. Shirt is Grey wool, it is very thick and in good condition.
Public Description
Grey wool undershirt (982.26) and safety goggles (992.10.1) were required dress for a smelter potline worker, 1954 on. Wool underwear was worn as a deterrent to hot metal burns. Donated by Ernest Goebel. Safety goggles donated by Della Bourque.
Satin trimmed with black velvet, it is supposed to be pink, but it has faded to a cream color. Most of the material is peeling away from the lining.
70 years old belonged to Mrs. Oldfield's grandmother.
Satin trimmed with black velvet, it is supposed to be pink, but it has faded to a cream color. Most of the material is peeling away from the lining.
70 years old belonged to Mrs. Oldfield's grandmother.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
satin material
Condition Remarks
Most of the material is peeling away. Some stains as well.
Navy blue, short waisted, silver button front opening, breast pockets, "Standard 1st Aid" patch on upper sleeve. Evidence that other patches were removed. Name inside front, "MacIsaac."
Navy blue, short waisted, silver button front opening, breast pockets, "Standard 1st Aid" patch on upper sleeve. Evidence that other patches were removed. Name inside front, "MacIsaac."
The blue skirt has some grey lining as the matching jacket (983.17.B). The length is above the knee. Lining is very worn out. On the right side of the jacket there is three pockets. The jacket is lined with grey satin. There is 1 button at each wrist. The size is small.
The blue skirt has some grey lining as the matching jacket (983.17.B). The length is above the knee. Lining is very worn out. On the right side of the jacket there is three pockets. The jacket is lined with grey satin. There is 1 button at each wrist. The size is small.
