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Pair of Clogs

1930s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of clogs with black leather uppers, the leather attached to the wooden soles with brass tacks. Fastening at front of the foot with a short strap and a metal button. With small heel, the underside with a metal edge. The underside of each sole is stamped 'Lancashire Clog Co', with the address '19 West St, Oldham'. There is a dedication on sole of the left hand clog, in ink, signed 'Aunty' and dated 1934. The sole of the right hand clog is inscribed 'Same' and 'Aunt'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Shoe
  • Clog
  • Theatre Costume
  • Shoe
  • Clog
Materials and techniques
Leather, wood and metal
Brief description
Pair of clogs worn by Gracie Fields
Physical description
Pair of clogs with black leather uppers, the leather attached to the wooden soles with brass tacks. Fastening at front of the foot with a short strap and a metal button. With small heel, the underside with a metal edge. The underside of each sole is stamped 'Lancashire Clog Co', with the address '19 West St, Oldham'. There is a dedication on sole of the left hand clog, in ink, signed 'Aunty' and dated 1934. The sole of the right hand clog is inscribed 'Same' and 'Aunt'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 27cm
  • Depth: 11cm
  • Width: 12cm
Object history
Wearer and performer: Gracie Fields.
Collection
Accession number
S.656:1, 2-1996

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Record createdOctober 7, 2010
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