function was the important thing with work clothing
This first image clearly indicates its purpose it is called the Doctor flannel… This refers to its function, Being pure wool, That if a worker in a coal mine, or for timber worker in the forest in winter sat down for lunch, They would still be sweaty, and if the singlet was made out of Cotton, it would become cold and they would get a Chill.
what is actually interesting is the fabric, and the style, these pieces are still sought after as a piece of contemporary clothing because of their character. The two next images show this with both the style, and the texture of the fabric. The character of the long tail, when worn outside or over pants, and the button panel finishing halfway down the shirt.
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