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Protective trousers, for coke oven operative's protective suit

1981

Coke oven operative's protective suit in yellow wool gaberdine (trousers and jacket), pair of chrome leather and cotton gloves, 'Airstream' helmet, battery pack, and belt, unsigned, British, 1981. Trousers and jacket are water repellant and flame resistant, Zirpro treated wool. Clothing used at British Steel Corporation's Redcar works.

Coke oven operative's protective suit in yellow wool gaberdine (trousers and jacket)

1981

Cyclist's cape and leggings in yellow PVC coated cotton (made for Halfords shops), purchased by donor c1953

Cyclist's cape and leggings in yellow PVC coated cotton (made for Halfords shops)

circa 1953

Pair of chrome leather and cotton gloves, for coke oven operative's protective suit, unsigned, British, 1981. Clothing used at British Steel Corporation's Redcar works.

Pair of chrome leather and cotton gloves

1981

Protective jacket, for coke oven operative's protective suit in yellow wool gaberdine, unsigned, British, 1981. Jacket is water repellant and flame resistant, Zirpro treated wool. Clothing used at British Steel Corporation's Redcar works.

Protective jacket, for coke oven operative's protective suit

1981

"Brollibond" weatherproof jacket and trousers in a 5-layer fabric

"Brollibond" weatherproof jacket and trousers

Airstream' helmet, for coke oven operative's protective suit, unsigned, British, 1981. Clothing used at British Steel Corporation's Redcar works.

'Airstream' helmet, for coke oven operative's protective suit

1981