Name/Title
LeggingsEntry/Object ID
2012.11.24a-bDescription
Pair of green canvas gaiters or leggings. Each has 13 metal grommets and 9 hooks that lace with string to close the leggings on the outside of the wearer's legs. There is a strap at the bottom of each legging that secures with a metal buckle. They appear to be in unused condition.Context
Owned by Floyd Colgan of Brookfield during World War II. He served as mechanic and gunner in Army Air Corps, 1942-1945.Acquisition
Accession
2012.11Source or Donor
Colgan, Bruce WayneAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Johnson, Stephens and Sinkle Shoe Co.Date made
1942 - 1945Place
Country
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
GaiterNomenclature Sub-Class
FootwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
7 inLength
13 inMaterial
Cotton, Metal, StringRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Colgan, Floyd C. (1918-2010)Related Places
Place
Town
BrookfieldCounty
Orange CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America