Object number
88/71/1-2
Exhibition
Description
These are heavy black leather boots with metal studs on. They also have a built in tongue to help make them waterproof. They are known as ‘Shepherds’ Last style’. They had curved sole that made them easier for hill walking. They were used by the donor in Surrey during WWII when he was contract threshing. Leather boots were superseded by gum boots after the war. It is thought that these boots were made in Scotland, where the donor originally purchased them.
Physical description
1 pair of boots: leather, metal
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Boots // 88/71 // ... // Black leather boots with metal studs on the sole and heel and toe reinforcement. They have a built in tongue to help make them waterproof. They are known as Shepherds' Last style. The more curved sole made them easier for hill walking. Laces inside the boots. // Length: 33.0 cms Height: 18.0 cm // No inscription but according to Mr Rumble these boots were made in Scotland where he bought them. He used them in Surrey during the 2nd World War when he was contract threshing there. Leather boots were superseded by gum boots after the war.'
Production place
Scotland
Production date
1930-01-01 - 1939-12-31
Production period
1930s
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