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trousers

human history
  • Other Name

    trousers : Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority uniform [1984] (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority uniform trousers. Beige synthetic twill weave trousers. Five pockets, two back pockets with flaps, two side pockets and a hidden pocket at right front waistband. Two pleat detail at front. Waistband with belt loops and zip - hook closure with extra hidden button inside. No maker.

  • Associated Place

    Auckland/New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    1984.142
  • Accession Date
    28 Mar 1984
  • Other Id

    U246.7 (uniform)

  • Department

    History

    War History

trousers, 1984.142

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  • trousers, 1984.142
  • trousers, 1984.142

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1984.142
  • Public Access Text

    Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority uniform trousers [1984]

    The Auckland Harbour Bridge which opened in May 1959, began as a toll bridge, with toll-booths on the northern end with uniformed toll-operators who collected fees from north and south-bound traffic. With the removal of the toll in 1984 this uniform became obsolete.

  • Associated Notes

    Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority uniform trousers [1984]

    The Auckland Harbour Bridge which opened in May 1959, began as a toll bridge, with toll-booths on the northern end with uniformed toll-operators who collected fees from north and south-bound traffic. With the removal of the toll in 1984 this uniform became obsolete.

  • Associated Person

     not known

     Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority

  • Associated Place

    Auckland/New Zealand

  • Associated Date
    1984?
  • Classification

    trousers

    uniforms

    Trousers

    Main Garments

    Clothing

    03 Personal Artifacts

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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