Postal uniform

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Title

Postal uniform

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

This postal uniform suit was worn by posties across New Zealand between the 1910s and early 1950s. This uniform is influenced by military uniforms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with its epaulettes, silver buttons, leather cuffs, red piping, and buttoned pockets. It also includes several practical and versatile features. To avoid discomfort whilst biking and carrying heavy bags full of mail, extra reinforcements have been added in the groin and shoulder area. The jacket also has p...

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Format

Image

Date created

1920s - 1950s

Creator

Post and Telegraph Department

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1700719

Related subjects

Clothing & dress / wool / cotton / brass / leather / plastic / nickel / uniforms / machine sewing / Communications / New Zealand / Mr M Armstrong / P McGill

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