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Galibier Super Pro Mountaineering Boots

Accession Number

1342.2016.1

Object Name

Galibier Super Pro Mountaineering Boots

Created

31/07/2016

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

31/07/2016

Brief Description

Pair of Galibier Super Pro Mountaineering Boots with red laces and Makalu soles

Materials

Leather, cotton, rubber

Dimensions

31(L) x 11(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

On tongue label " RICHARD PONVERT MADE IN FRANCE"
On sole "GALIBIER MAKALU MADE IN FRANCE"

Colour

Brown, red, black

Maker

Galibier

Object Production Place

France

Provenance

Richard Ponvert was a French boot designer who made his name by creating a thing called the 'Paraboot' which was an early (1920's) rubber soled boot and shoe. His company went on to design some of the finest mountaineering boots ever made, often in conjunction with other manufacturers, in this case Galibier.
This range of boots appeared in the 1970's with names such as Guide, Super Guide and Super Pro with a quality which complimented the names.
They were very rigid and difficult to wear in, but once that was done they would last forever, with the fairly unique Norwegian welt stitching allowing for multiple re-soling if required.
This pair were bought, used and ultimately donated by our friend, Shaw Murray, down in the Ochils.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Shaw Murray

Acquisition Date

31/07/2016

Condition Check Date

31/07/2016

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

31/07/2016

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