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from Gunnister, Northmavine, Shetland

Breeches
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These short breeches of khaki brown cloth were discovered on a man's body found at Gunnister in Northmavine in Shetland in the late 17th century. When he died, the man was wearing a coat, jacket, shirt, breeches, cap and stockings.

Short breeches of khaki brown cloth, with wide legs, found at Gunnister, Shetland

Some of the possessions found with the man's body were a quill and writing board for writing and a horn, possibly for ink. He was also carrying a knitted woollen purse and a silk ribbon.

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