I am only surmising Peter, but I suspect the owners backside might have spent rather a long time in the saddle and in consequence a rather urgent repair was needed by anyone who had a needle and thread handy and some cloth that vaguely matched and would do. I well remember some of my riding breeches having emergency repairs in similar areas, on occasion! 
Last edited by Jock Scot; 23rd May 17 at 11:37 PM.
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