Colonial clothing
Clothing was hard to get in early colonial New Zealand. Colonists were advised to bring plentiful supplies. The 1849 Hand-book for intending emigrants to the southern settlements of New Zealand advised bachelor cabin passengers to bring 48 shirts, 18 waistcoats and 60 pairs of socks as well as numerous jackets, trousers and blouses for summer wear. It suggested emigrants ask friends for their half-worn clothes, as these would be good enough for the colonies.