The Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection
1204.2015.1
Solaray Electric Socks
07/01/2015
Hermione Cooper
07/01/2015
Pair of electric socks,instructions,cables and batteries in original box.
wool,plastic
Box - 36(l) x 14(w) x9(h) cms
6
On Box " SOLARAY ELECTRIC SOCKS NORTHERN ELECTRIC SOCKS FOR WARM FEET IN COLD WEATHER MANUFACTURED BY NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY CHICAGO IILINOIS 60625 MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRIC APPLIANCE SINCE 1912 nORTHERN ELECTRIC SOCKS FOR WARM FEET ON COLD WEATHER. IDEAL FOR WINTER SPORTS MODEL NUMBER 2000 SOCKS SIZE 11 SHOE SIZE 8 -9"
grey socks
Northern Electric Company
Chicago, USA
We'd be surprised if these electric socks were ever a commercial success and the fact they are still in the box, unused, nearly 50 years after they were made(circa 1970) kind of proves the point. Ever on the lookout for odd curios, Mick Tighe bought this pair on the internet for a few pounds in 2015.
The heavyweight batteries and wiring system made for a rather complicated setup that would only favour someone who was fairly static,seated on a motor bike or maybe in a boat.
Technology, particularly batteries, has moved on dramatically in the interim and heated socks are common in the outdoors, particularly at altitude extremes. So whilst not very practical as socks, this little item is a nice piece of history to embellish our collection.
Donated by Mick Tighe
07/01/2015
07/01/2015
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007
07/01/2015