Clothing - TOP & PANTS, MANDARIN STYLE, c.WW2

Historical information

This outfit was sent home to A.E. Tranter's daughter Brenda
Refer to Cat 7944.
Item in the collection of "Arthur E. Tranter". V50166 - VX52843 2/29th BN P.O.W.

Physical description

1. Top - dark red colour cotton satin fabric with light gold cover piping to garment edges. Handmade. Top has a mandarin collar, side to front opening and no sleeves. Knots and loops are used to close garment. Decorative ribbon fabric flowers at collar and neckline. Colours - pale pink, dark pink and yellow. Garment has been hand and machine stitched.
2. Pants - fabric as above. long wide legs to pants. Hand and machine stitched.

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