Dyatlov Pass Forum
Factual Information => Materials of 1959 => Topic started by: mk on December 13, 2020, 03:30:50 PM
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In the case files it names "tarpaulin jacket" and "tarpaulin pants" belonging to some of the hikers. Could someone please enlighten me? Does this mean a jacket or pants made of cotton canvas fabric? What (in the U.S.) we would call a field jacket or a barn jacket?
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In the case files it names "tarpaulin jacket" and "tarpaulin pants" belonging to some of the hikers. Could someone please enlighten me? Does this mean a jacket or pants made of cotton canvas fabric? What (in the U.S.) we would call a field jacket or a barn jacket?
Yes it refers to Jackets and Pants usually made from Cotton. Tar is applied to the Cotton to make it waterproof. Similar to todays Wax Jackets and Trousers.
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Thanks!