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It refers to the practice the recent past covering the in a sort of 'semi-permanent 'long john ' or sometimes a partial 'chest protector'. In winter he body was covered in grease then layers of brown paper and cloth. This was' sewn up' at the sleeves,collar etc and left in place until the end of the cold weather.
Practice reported in common use in agricultural and urban Britain up to 1930s.Possibly still practised in 1950's.
No references available to current contributor at time of writing. Check standard ref's for British social history and anecdotal evidence from midwives / health visitors.
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