Country / Farming Smock

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Country / Farming Smock

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.486

Description

Country / Farming Smock

Context

Smocks are worn over the wearer’s clothes. They are usually made from cotton, mostly twill weave, also known as ‘drabbet’, or linen. Most smocks are naturally coloured, ranging from creamy white to dark brown. Smocks are largely recognisable by their smocking and embroidery. Although they vary in detail and skill, these elements provide decoration and comfort. Smocking provides stretch and ease of movement, allowing the smock to better fit the wearer.

Category

Clothing

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Location

* Untyped Location

Pillar 2