Early 20thC Pattern Royal Navy Square Rig Smock

A late Victorian/early 20th century Royal Navy sailors working white square rig smock, this pattern is commonly seen in Boer war & early WW1 photographs. This example is constructed from a course weave white cotton (now with slight discolouration) and in a small size of approximately 30 - 32 inch chest. There are small eyelets present (clothes stops) on the side seams for securing the garment whilst drying, this being another good indication of it being an early pattern smock. The sailors name has been hand stitched underneath the neck square J.J.Oselton (un-researched), one internal pocket present which again is the correct shape for an early smock, few external marks present but overall in very good condition.