Army Puttee;Army Puttee;Army Puttee
Artifact
2008.12.36
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Army puttee, which intended to be wrapped around the leg from ankle to knee for protection. It is made of a long, thin piece of knit material. One end is pointed and sewn to a long, narrower strap.
The puttee was owned by Lt. Col. William Van Allen of the 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, and 14th Canadian Light Horse / Hussars.
Army puttee, which intended to be wrapped around the leg from ankle to knee for protection. It is made of a long, thin piece of knit material. One end is pointed and sewn to a long, narrower strap. The puttee was owned by Lt. Col. William Van Allen of the 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, and 14th Canadian Light Horse / Hussars.
Army puttee, which intended to be wrapped around the leg from ankle to knee for protection. It is made of a long, thin piece of knit material. One end is pointed and sewn to a long, narrower strap. The puttee was owned by Lt. Col. William Van Allen of the 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse, and 14th Canadian Light Horse / Hussars.
Wool, Wool
Label sewn on the end reads: "Fox // Wellington Somerset // "F.I.P." Patent 14214-1909".
Label sewn on the end reads: "Fox // Wellington Somerset // "F.I.P." Patent 14214-1909".
Label sewn on the end reads: "Fox // Wellington Somerset // "F.I.P." Patent 14214-1909".
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