Family Tree Forum Costume Gallery 1940s

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General Everyday Clothing

1940
Submitted by LangleyValeSue
1941
Submitted by Katarzyna
1942
Submitted by Expat in Oz
My maternal grandmother, Kate Amelia Slater (nee Jerome) b 1894
1943
Submitted by Expat in Oz
My mum, age 16


1943
Winifred. Submitted by Kathsgirl.48
Winifred, at the Palace Drawbridge, Wells, Somerset.
1943
Harriet & Edward. Submitted by Kathsgirl.48
Parents of Winifred, pictured above, at the Palace Drawbridge in Wells, Somerset
1944
Everyday Clothing. Submitted by Langley Vale Sue
1945
Submitted by Expat in Oz
My parents on their engagement - taken 5th Sept 1945


1946
Submitted by LangleyValeSue
Although the photo was taken in England, the man's clothing was bought in his native Canada.
1947
Working Class Man. Submitted by Jill on the A272
Newly married, he stands outside the marital home, a former Canadian wartime temporary barrack in Sussex. His pullover was knitted by his wife.
1948
Submitted by Katarzyna

Hats and Accessories

1944
Submitted by Jen~Ealogy
Aunt in Pork Pie hat
1947
Hat. Submitted by Jill on the A272
1947
Hats. Submitted by Jill on the A272

Uniforms

1939-45
Royal Army Service Corps Greatcoat. Submitted by Peter Stenning
1939-45
Royal Army Service Corps. Submitted by Peter Stenning
Picture taken in Salonika, Greece.
1939-1945
Auxiliary Territorial Service. Submitted by Breckland Jane
1939-1945
Auxiliary Territorial Service. Submitted by Breckland Jane
1939-1945
Auxiliary Territorial Service. Submitted by Breckland Jane
1939-1945
Auxiliary Territorial Service. Submitted by Breckland Jane
1940
State Registered Nurse. Submitted by Katarzyna
1944
Submitted by Jules Pompey
1944
Submitted by Jen~Ealogy
Uncle Eric Dutton in National Service Uniform 1944. Age 18
1945
Royal Army Service Corps. Submitted by Yummy-Mummy-Of-2
This is a picture of winter coats worn by the Royal Army Service Corps in the 1940's. This picture was taken on New Years day 1945 in Italy. My grandfather is on the right.

Workwear

1939-45
Womens Land Army breeches. Submitted by Jill on the A272
Made of heavy corduroy with buttons at either side of waist. Women were issued with 2 pairs each. The smallest, size 1, were to fit a woman with a 24" waist and 4'10" height. These are the largest, size 7 for 27"-29" waist for women 5'7" to 6' tall - I'm at the lower end of this size, and they would have been vast on me.
1939-45
Womens Land Army clothing. Submitted by Jill on the A272
An old pair of dungarees and breeches were shortened to knee length for the summer, the heels of the socks have been darned a number of times.
1939-45
Womens Land Army clothing. Submitted by Jill on the A272
The dolls' oufits were made by a former Land Army member to illustrate the various items.
1947
Southdown Bus Conductor . Submitted by Jill on the A272.
The Southdown Bus Company operated in Sussex.

Wedding Attire

1940
Submitted by Breckland Jane
My Aunt & Uncle married in Suffolk.
1941
Bride Wears a Suit, Rather Than a Wedding Dress. Submitted by Pat Hope.
The marriage of my parents Lawrence Gleaves and Anne Taylor.
1942
Group Photo Submitted by Liz from Lancs.
My parents wedding in North London. Working class and register office. Bear in mind, it was war time and clothing coupons had to be saved for the big day
1942
Submitted by Kathsgirl.48.
Wedding day.Bath, Somerset November 1942
1942
Wedding Group. Submitted by Kathsgirl.48.
My Mum is the bridesmaid with the lacy dress.
1945
Family Wedding. Submitted by Langley Vale Sue
This was an English wedding although the groom wears the uniform of a Corporal, Royal Regina Rifles, Canadian Army.
1947
Submitted by Jill on the A272.
1947
Submitted by Breckland Jane
My Mum & Dad married in Buckinghamshire.
1947
Submitted by Kathsgirl.48.
My Mum and Dad's wedding photo 1947
1947
Elderly Wedding Guest. Submitted by Jill on the A272.
This elderly working class lady (78) has not moved with the times, wearing an almost ankle length dress. Age and social background should be taken into account when attempting to date photographs.
1947
Submitted by Expat in Oz
My mother's sister - Gladys & Cyril Bryan
1948
Submitted by Expat in Oz
My parent's - Frank (age 23) & Audrey (nee Slater) (age 21) Douglas - wedding day 31st July 1948 St Giles Church Marfleet, Hull E Yorkshire

Childrens Clothing

1944
1944 Submitted by Langley Vale Sue.
Boy aged 2 years in hand-made top and trousers (romper suit)


1947
Submitted by Lynda.
Youngest born 1944