I would think that fairly "standard" working dress for farm workers in the 60's was:
Hat, ex army beret probably a bit oily (made them waterproof)
Collarless shirt with coveralls with an ex army leather jerkin (like a sleevless leather jacket without lapels) for carrying sacks etc and in the winter that old standby, an ex Army greatcoat.
Footwear Ex Army hob nail boots or wellington boots.
Don't forgert the obligitary pipe and again ex Army gas mask case to carry their lunch in (Cheese sandwich, apple and a bottle of cold tea)
As most men had been through national service they left the military after two years service with their most useful clothing.
This is what my father in law wore when he used to plough on the fens near Ely. He only ever used a single rein to control a pair of horses.
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Jerry
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Standard dress in Wales was ex-sunday best suit (for church) - ie wool trousers with open neck shirt and waist coat and no jacket. Plus peak cap, hob nail boots and leggings to below the knee.
When it rained a piece of sacking was worn around the shoulders. When new Sunday best was purchased eg from Burtons for 30 shillings, the old suit was used for work.
Clothes were worn till they fell apart.
When it rained a piece of sacking was worn around the shoulders. When new Sunday best was purchased eg from Burtons for 30 shillings, the old suit was used for work.
Clothes were worn till they fell apart.
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