Objects Database

Ski skins

Accession Number

732.2009.1

Object Name

Ski skins

Created

21/01/2009

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

21/01/2009

Brief Description

Pair of mohair ski skins. Canvas backed with canvas and leather straps and metal buckles.

Materials

mohair, canvas, leather, metal

Dimensions

175(l) x 6(w)cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

Attached label reads "NAPIER FAMILY MOHAIR SKINS USED IN SCOTLAND c.1962 - 1970"

Colour

beige

Provenance

Used by Napier Family c.1962-1970
The extract and diagram opposite from the 1946 Air Ministry pamphlet 'Living Below Zero' tells us what we need to know about these skins.

Acquisition Method

passed on from Scottish Ski Club

Acquisition Date

01/12/2008

Reference

SSC - Napier Family Collection

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Normal Location

Bohuntin

Current Location

Bohuntin

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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