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Ardverikie Wall Rock Boots - EB's

Accession Number

1415.2017.1

Object Name

Ardverikie Wall Rock Boots - EB's

Created

26/10/2017

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

26/10/2017

Brief Description

Pair of Super EB Gratton rock boots with black laces.

Materials

rubber, suede,canvas

Dimensions

28(L) x 8(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

On badge on side "SUPER EB GRATTON"

Colour

blue, grey

Provenance

Ardverikie Wall is a two hundred metre sweep of immaculate micro granite sitting above the beautifully scenic Lochan-na-h- Earba, in the Central Highlands of Scotland. For rock climbers it is one of the great, classic climbs of the country.
It was first climbed in June 1967 by Dougie Long and Graeme Hunter, pioneer climbers and stalwarts of the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
Graeme was resplendant in his new E B rock boots and now, 50 years later he has donated the boots to us, albeit rather more worn. The boots can be seen in the background of the 1967 picture opposite which was taken on the day of the first ascent.
You can find out more about EB’s elsewhere in the collection.
Meanwhile, thanks to Graeme for this pair.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Graeme Hunter

Acquisition Date

26/10/2017

Condition Check Date

26/10/2017

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

26/10/2017

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