Scotch caps

Scotch caps Comfortable, though not attractive clothing . . . were worn by the sealers. The "nail bag," or strong rough guernsey (gansey) so called, was a favourite attire. Scotch caps with a large tassel, were principally worn. Those caps, when "pulled" over the ears and face, w...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
Subjects:
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/46852
Description
Summary:Scotch caps Comfortable, though not attractive clothing . . . were worn by the sealers. The "nail bag," or strong rough guernsey (gansey) so called, was a favourite attire. Scotch caps with a large tassel, were principally worn. Those caps, when "pulled" over the ears and face, were fine caps to keep the wearer warm, but in wet weather they were not desirable to wear. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W.J. KIRWIN APR 1970 JH 4/70 Not used Not used Withdrawn Card marked DNE-cit, but not used.