Pair of Clogs
1930s (made)
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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
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| 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'. |
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| Object history | Wearer and performer: Gracie Fields. |
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| Accession number | S.656:1, 2-1996 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2010 |
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