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Climbing breeches

Accession Number

1185.2014.1

Object Name

Climbing breeches

Created

26/11/2014

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

26/11/2014

Brief Description

Pair of black moleskin climbing breeches with nylon cord looped through waist. Button fastenings. Two side pockets.

Materials

cotton, nylon, plastic

Dimensions

84(l) x 55(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Colour

black

Provenance

Ranald Strachan donated this pair of breeches on behalf of his late father, Ronald, who was a mountaineer and one time member of RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue Team.
Though not the real thing, the material used is often referred to as moleskin, though we're not sure of the proper name. There's no maker's name which makes us wonder if the RAF had a special batch made for their rescuers. Looks like the nylon tape for a piton hammer was a later addition and the 'belt' is a standard issue Viking nylon sling adapted for the purpose.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Ranald Strachan

Acquisition Date

26/11/2014

Condition Check Date

26/11/2014

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

26/11/2014

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