Summary
Pair of 1936 pattern black leather fleecy-lined flying boots. Used by George Rayner in Antarctica. Made by Bedggood Shoes Pty Ltd, Melbourne.
This is part of Museum Victoria's collection of artefacts from the inter-war era of scientific exploration of Antarctica.
Physical Description
Boots have opening at front with small strap and buckle, leather loops inside top of boots. Right boot has been re-soled, possibly since 1939.
Significance
This is a significant item of early Antarctic clothing that shows how early Antarctic exploration sourced clothing items as well as representing a signficant Melbourne company.
Bedggood was a significant manufacturer of boots in Melbourne, established by Daniel Bedggood in the 1850s and run by Bedggood's son John from the 1870s until his death in 1911, and from then by John's son Daniel. Amongst Bedgood's contracts were supply of boots for the Boer War, supply of flying boots similar to this one for the RAAF and, later, cricket boots for both Australian and English teams.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs E. Rayner, 28 Jun 1984
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Maker
Bedggood, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 01 Jan 1927-31 Dec 1939
Rayner was the Biologist with the Discovery investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking. manufacturer of boots was Bedgood, Melbourne. -
Date Used
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User
Mr George Rayner, 01 Jan 1927-31 Dec 1939
Rayner was the Biologist with the Discovery investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking. manufacturer of boots was Bedgood, Melbourne. -
Inscriptions
Marked 'Made by Bedgood Melbourne, Australia' and '409833 Hodges size 8 fitting 6'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 cm (Length), 12.5 cm (Width), 36.5 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Length), 12.5 mm (Width), 36.5 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
295 mm (Length), 105 mm (Width), 365 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: max dimensions
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Keywords
Antarctic Exploration, Boots, Footwear, Personal Effects, Making History - Antarctic
