| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL26557 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1900-1902 |
| Conflict |
Period 1900-1909 |
Khaki drab puttee : Lieutenant J Black-Stevenson, 2 Battalion (Scottish) South Australian Infantry
Description
Khaki drab, heavyweight twilled brushed cotton puttee, with wool tape tie.
History / Summary
Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890. Also served there with 'Mounted Rifles', Indian Army. Married Caroline Blakspeare in 1883. Migrated to South Australia in 1890 for sake of wife's health. Served c 1900-1902 with South Australian Scottish Company and Adelaide Rifles. Died in 1934. Survived by 3 daughters. The only son of marriage killed in the First World War.
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