In article ,
Rod wrote:


If you could find somebody with a copy of one of the early editions of RHS
Vegetable garden displayed - the demonstrator in that is kitted out in just
post-war manner so probably not a lot different from 1935. The tie would
only be worn for photos unless you were the head gardener. Trousers are worn
tied with string just above the ankles.

Even the 1978 reprinting has one person dressed much like that!

I should have said boots, not shoes, of course - though a gardener
might well have worn handed down shoes when not actually in the
garden.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren,
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