Summary
Alternative Name: Shearer's Boot.
Pair of hessian shearer's mocassins constructed by folding a rectangular piece of hessian. White cord is used to hold the mocassin together and as a lace.
Part of a diverse collection of material from the Endacott family, who owned a supermarket in Healesville.
Physical Description
Hessian shearer's mocassin. Constructed by folding a rectangular piece of hessian in half and sewing one edge straight and gathering the opposite edge to form a toe. White cord has been used to hold the moccasin together and as a lace.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
29 cm (Length), 21 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Farm Animals, Livestock, Making Do, Rural Industry, Rural Victoria, Sheep