These cotton breeches were part of the World War I U.S. Army uniform. They were donated in 2015 by Marilyn Shay in memory of Harry Shay in September 2015
The soldiers in World War 1 wore Puttees in order to stop water and mud from getting into their boots and pants. These wool putees were donated by Karen Ballard Avey in memory of Ed A. Howard in September 2015
These leggins were worn during World War I as a part of the United States Army uniform. These were a gift of Marilyn Shay in memory of Lester Harry Shay donated in September 2015
