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CAP, P.M.G. - POSTMAN'S

c. 1970
Overview

A cap made of cotton and leather. The top comes up and away from the centre of the hat which has a leather band sown around it. Three red letters [P.M.G.] have been sown onto the band via a patch.

The front of the cap has a plastic visor.

Historical information

Charles Cook married Alice Powell, Brian's mother. Charles was the postman out of Armadale post office, from the end of World War II to 1974. When he rode his bike around he would blow his wistle outside of a home to let the residents know there was post for them. He did this for the last time in 1974. He and Alice lived on Tudor road.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK2000.30A
Item type
Costumes
Material
Cotton
Leather
Inscriptions and markings

Markers mark reads: [DEPT OF SUPPLY / C.G.C.F. / SIZE 6 7/8 / P.M.G.]

Year
c. 1970
Statement of significance

Part of the uniform for the postman who would deliver mail to the intended recipient.

The [P.M.G.] on the cap means Post Master General's (Department) that was created in 1901 as a part of federation to manage the nation's post and telecommunications.

Last modified
Thursday, 2 July, 2026
Completeness
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