Summary
Brown, elastic sided working boots with leather uppers and rubber tread soles. Made by Blundstone.
The boots were donated to the REB Museum project by their owner, Roger Swarbrick of Kane Constructions Pty Ltd (Vic), Prahran. He wore them during restoration work on the dome exterior and structural elements of the Royal Exhibition Building circa 1991-1992. He was a foreman.
Physical Description
Brown, elastic sided working boots with leather uppers and rubber tread soles.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Roger Swarbrick, Jul 1992
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Manufacturer
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Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1991-1992
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Inscriptions
On elastic: BLUNDSTONE
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
29 cm (Length), 11 cm (Width), 18 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
290 mm (Length), 210 mm (Width), 180 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
285 mm (Length), 115 mm (Width), 175 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Left shoe measurement
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Keywords
Footwear, Men's Clothing, Protective Clothing & Safety Wear, Royal Exhibition Building, Working Life