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from Gunnister, Northmavine, Shetland

Postcard of Breeches.
000-100-001-396-C
© National Museums Scotland

Breeches

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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Online ID: 000-100-001-396-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NA 1040
Date: Late 17th century
Material: Cloth
Dimensions: 558 mm L x 812 mm W
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Subject: Costume, etc. (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Shetland, Northmavine, Gunnister
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