Before the regimental tailors
began the annual operation of
fitting the coats it was considered
best if the coats could
first be dipped in clean cold
water. This was, as Cuthbertson
had explained, 'to prevent
their shrinking after
being fitted, which coarse
cloth is otherwise apt to do'.
Wetting helped to tighten the
weave and would hopefully
made the coats wear better;
but when a consignment was
already on the small side, it
began the annual operation of
fitting the coats it was considered
best if the coats could
first be dipped in clean cold
water. This was, as Cuthbertson
had explained, 'to prevent
their shrinking after
being fitted, which coarse
cloth is otherwise apt to do'.
Wetting helped to tighten the
weave and would hopefully
made the coats wear better;
but when a consignment was
already on the small side, it
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