nail bag
nailbag 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...
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/60066 |
Summary: | nailbag 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 APR 1970 W. J. KIRWIN JH 4/70 Used I Used I Used I |
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