Clothing for Prisoners
In early days, prison clothing was only provided to the prisoners who did not have any clothing or those who worked on the road.
Details on Prison Clothing
Prison clothing and bedding changed over time. The report in 1863 stated the details on prison clothes.
Prison Uniform in 1866
Photo by William Pryor Floyd (British, active 1860s-1874) shows the prison uniform with the print of Victoria Gaol and the regulation arrow.
Prison Uniforms and Beddings Issued to Prisoners
After the Second World War, all prisoners were provided with standard prison uniforms and beddings including pillow, grass mat, bed sheet and blanket.
Summer uniform for male prisoner
Uniforms were issued to prisoners on personal basis and their names were written on the white tag attached on the front pocket of the jacket.
Winter uniform for male prisoner
A padded jacket was added over the summer uniform as the winter uniform. Pullovers and socks were also provided.