Smock

Hand sewn smock with hood which is part of a set of overalls to keep fine snow out of inner woollen clothing belonging to Captain F. L. McClintock (1817-1907). The neck opening is secured by large horn buttons and the five patch pockets with bone buttons. Non inset sleeves with gussets under the arms. The overalls are shown in Pearce's portrait of McClintock.

Object Details

ID: AAA3992
Collection: Textiles; Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Smock
Display location: Not on display
Events: Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, McClintock, 1857-1859
Date made: circa 1857
Exhibition: North-West Passage
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Smock: 1180 x 1530 mm
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