the Women’s Land Army wore corduroy breeches during World War II. These proletarian origins meant that cord exploded in popularity during the 1960s and 70s – initially adopted by the young and ...

He wears corduroy breeches, a mackinaw, and a woodsman’s boots and cap. He hums “The Rr-hiver Shannon” and when, with his broad brogue, he asks “What’s the matter with Al Smith?” ...

Heavy, truculent Mother Bannister was the township’s “fast woman.” In peaked caps and corduroy breeches, her sons, pinheaded Daniel and grinning Arthur, snared rabbits in the woods.

I had to go to Leicester to sign on and get my uniform — corduroy breeches, green jersey and bib and brace overalls, and smocks for work. When I got home I tried on the uniform but the breeches ...

I joined the W L A in March 1942 I received my uniform at home, trying on the corduroy breeches was a laugh, they were laced at the knees and trying to bend my legs was difficult. There were ...