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Chest protector
child's padded chest protector; two pieces of brown felt, lined with chamois leather; 2 buttons at shoulder.
Worn by a child in Capel Bangor, 1880's.
Chest protectors were worn as it was thought that babies and children might catch cold or injure themselves if allowed unrestrained exercise.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F78.4.22
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 310
Width
(mm): 250
Material
felt (wool)
leather (chamois)
Location
In store
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