Summary

Pair of indoor slippers made by Henke with vibram, a new type of rubber sole. These shoes were purchased in Norway and used experimentally in Antarctica by Australian Antarctic Division Director Phillip Law in the 1960s. They were not issued to the men in general, as they were too expensive.

This is part of Museum Victoria's collection of artefacts from the post-war era of scientific exploration of Antarctica.

Physical Description

Pair of sealskin indoor slippers with a heavy rubber sole and rubber clip lace fastenings. Lined with lambswool and have a plastic mesh inner sole. The sealskin is golden brown to dark brown in colour. There are 10 metal clips that are used to lace the rubber strand. These clips run up the the front of the shoe. The tongue of the shoe is also covered in sealskin.

Significance

These type of shoes were not issued to the men in general, as they were too expensive.

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