Objects Database

Ski Boots

Accession Number

1061.2013.1

Object Name

Ski Boots

Created

27/03/2013

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

27/03/2013

Brief Description

Pair of dark brown ski boots with 14 eyeholes and black laces. Leather soles ans three holes at the tip.

Materials

leather, cotton, metal

Dimensions

31(l) x10(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Colour

dark brown

Provenance

We had a box of these old ski boots that were destined for the skip so thought we'd better keep one pair for posterity.
We can't find a maker's name on them but think they are probably Norwegian dating from the 1960's. Because it is hard to walk anywhere in Norway during the winter due to the snow, Norwegians go for a ski instead and many towns and villages have a 'lys løipe' or lighted track to ski around in the dark winter months.
These lightweight boots are akin to the running shoes of other nations.
Because Norwegians learn to ski from a very early age they have a saying 'født med ski på benna' - 'born with skis on their legs'

Acquisition Method

Donated by Mick Tighe

Acquisition Date

27/03/2013

Condition Check Date

27/03/2013

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

27/03/2013

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