Historical information

The blue work coveralls would have been worn as protective clothing for Victorian Railways employees working on train maintenance and workshop tasks in the later part of the 20th century. The style of the exterior pockets on the front suggests a date of c. 1970s-1980s.

Significance

The Victorian Railways coveralls have local significant as part of the Wodonga Historical Society's donations from Wodonga residents. They also have significance from a social history perspective due to the VR logo on the front and the relative rarity of protective work clothing for Victorian Railways employees.

Physical description

Blue Victorian Railways work coveralls, with the VR logo above the proper left pocket on the front. The blue fabric is worn and stained from use.

Inscriptions & markings

"VR" logo above the proper left pocket on the front of the coveralls.
"JONES / workwear / SIZE 87 R - 5" on the side of the proper left pocket on the front of the coveralls.