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greatcoat, WW2

human history
  • Other Name

    Army-issue greatcoat, WW2 (descriptive name)

    Charley Wright, steel welder (associated name)

  • Description

    Army-issue greatcoat associated with Charley Wright, WW2.

    Charley Wright was a steel welder working on ship repair in the Port of Auckland during WW2. This was classified as an essential service. The coat is stamped inside: SIZE 2 / 3/3 [3/4]. The name 'C. WRIGHT' is hand-printed in ink on a pocket bag.

    Loose tag in pocket with twine tie. Reads "C. WRIGHT/SHOAL BAY/ GT. BARRIER ISLAND."

  • Associated Place

    Auckland City/Auckland/New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    2018.62.1
  • Accession Date
    18 Oct 2018
  • Department

    History

    War History

greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • greatcoat, WW2, 2018.62.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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