Historical information
The Victorian Railways jacket would have been part of a uniform for railways employees.
Significance
The Victorian Railways jacket has local significance as it was donated by a Wodonga resident. It also has historic significance due to its relative rarity and representativeness as part of the uniform worn by Victorian Railways staff.
Physical description
Blue/grey Victorian Railways jacket with "V.R." in gold letters on a dark blue rectangular background, stitched to each lapel and a lighter blue trim on the lower part of each sleeve.
Inscriptions & markings
"V.R." logo on each lapel.
Subjects
References
- Museum Victoria Science Works, 2021: Victorian Railways – Staff Accessed 1 April 2021.
- Wodonga Historical Society Website: History Articles – Wodonga’s rich rail history. Accessed 1 April 2021.
