Ann Catelli wrote:
>Tank top because it was worn by tank crewmen, who'd strip down to that layer, UK vest layer, >because it was very very hot inside a tank. When I first heard the term in about 1970 I wondered if it was something to do with military tanks. I've searched the H-cost archives and can't find the thread giving the swimsuit explanation, but Wikipedia agrees with it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweater_vest Kate Bunting Retired librarian & 17th century reenactor Derby, UK _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
