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Burberry (manufacturer), Burberry (manufacturer)

Man's waterproof helmet. Made of khaki green gabardine, with a knitted wool balaclava inside. Reaches down over shoulders. Has three buttons and buttonholes on front. Helmet manufactured by Burberry of London and Basingstoke. Worn by Dr Edward Adrian Wilson in the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition (1901-1904).

London, Basingstoke

1901

Early 20th century

man's helmet, man's balaclava

gabardine, wool

machine sewn, hand sewn, knitted

[in gold] ADDRESSES / 30 HAYMARKET / & LONDON ST. BASINGSTOKE / [in red] Burberrys / [in gold] Patentees Of / Gabardine Combination / Urban Combination / Sporting Specialities1926:67