Uniform Trousers [North Shore Transport]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.306.4

Maker

Advance
North Shore Transport Company

Description

Black serge men's trousers, double-pleated front with the pleats turning inwards. Alternate wide and narrow belt loops. Six button fly. The buttons are black and the fifth button from the bottom up is missing. Two side pockets, two hip pockets. One right front change pocket. The pocket linings are nylon and are marked "Nylon Reinforced Extra Strong Pocketing". The fly and waistband are lined with black cotton. The buttons of the trouser legs are cuff less. There is a strip of fabric sewn in the heel of the inside of the trouser leg. Inside the side pocket opening is written in gold thread on the serge fabric: "Topmost Super Quality".

Marks

NYLON REINFORCED/ EXTRA/ STRONG/ POCKETING Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Nylon

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Advance et al. Uniform Trousers [North Shore Transport], 2004.306.4. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Uniform Uniform, Occupational Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Production place

Newton Auckland City Auckland District Auckland New Zealand

Subject

North Shore Transport Company Limited Uniforms

Collection type

Tramways Transport

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