Objects Database

Boots

Accession Number

422.2008.1

Object Name

Boots

Created

21/11/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

21/11/2008

Brief Description

Brown 'Hanwag' suede mountaineering boots with rubber front and rubber soles. Metal eye hooks and black laces. Padded nylon at back of heel.

Materials

suede, rubber, metal, nylon

Dimensions

30(l) x 10(w) x 21(h) cms.

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

Yellow octagon on sole with " VIBRAM " inside. Circle on outside with indistinct writing.
" MARK " stamped on metal eyehooks.

Colour

brown/black

Provenance

Hanwag was formed in 1921 by a German shoemakers son called Hans Wagner who took part of his first name 'Han' and part of his second name 'Wag' to make the company name. The quality of his shoes was very good as he used a system of double stitching which was unusual at the time. This quality has been Hanwag's hallmark over the years as they have progressed from shoes to mountaineering boots and, in 1970, to alpine ski boots. This pair date from around 1970, and belonged to Mountain Guide, Bill Newton.

Acquisition Date

21/11/2008

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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