84/35

Robert Glew and Co Ltd. (Manufacturer)

This khaki linen drill overall is part of a Women's Land Army uniform and was worn as part of the official W.L.A. uniform issued to women during World War II. It was used by the donor, Mrs Davies, whose maiden name was Miss White. The overall is inscribed: 'Robert Glew & Co. Ltd. 1945 // Size Medium 35ins to 38ins'.

1 overall: drill fabric; very good condition

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: OVERALL // Accession number: 84/35 // Classification: PERSONAL Clothing garment // Negative number: 60/16824 // Acquisition method: GIFT // Acquired from, date: MRS I. E. DAVIES, 1 WYCHWOOD CLOSE, EARLEY, READING JULY 1984 // Store: small object // Condition: very good // Recorder, date: JMB 24.10.84 // Description: A front buttoning khaki drill overall with pockets and cuffs and tie belt. // Inscription: Robert Glew & Co. Ltd. 1945 // Size Medium 35ins to 38ins // Dimensions: Length: 91.0cm. // Associated information: This overall is part of the clothing issued to members of the Women's Land army during the 2nd World War. Used by Mrs Davies (née White) // See 83/65/1-3 for other items of W.L.A. uniform and list of reference. // References:', Letter, MERL to Mrs I. E. Davies, 31 July 1984 – 'Dear Mrs Davies, // Thank you very much for donating the dish and the Land Army jacket and shoes to the Museum. They provide a very useful and welcome addition to our collections. // Yours sincerely, // Roy D Brigden // Keeper, Museum of English Rural Life'

1939 - 1945