Pair of Wellington Boots
2013-2015 (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
British heritage brand, Hunter, have been making wellington boots since 1856. The company has seen a resurgence over the last decade as wet weather, celebrities and a new creative director have pushed the brand's profile and sales. The boots relative high cost and additional design features are indicative of how these functional items have shifted into fashionable items. They also reflect the influence of adult trends on children's fashion.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | rubber, pressing, tissue, cardboard |
| Brief description | A boxed pair of wellington boots with slate blue and sky blue body with coral red, heeled sole, made in China by Hunter in 2013-15 |
| Physical description | A pair of wellington boots with slate blue and sky blue body with coral red, heeled sole. There are two reflective patches at the back of the boot. There is a red and white rectangular Hunter label at the front of the boot. There is a double scalloped edge at the toe of the boot. Along the top edge of the boot's opening is a moulded hexagonal pattern. |
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| Object history | Purchased new from the retailer, Hunter, for the V&A Museum of Childhood. |
| Summary | British heritage brand, Hunter, have been making wellington boots since 1856. The company has seen a resurgence over the last decade as wet weather, celebrities and a new creative director have pushed the brand's profile and sales. The boots relative high cost and additional design features are indicative of how these functional items have shifted into fashionable items. They also reflect the influence of adult trends on children's fashion. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.38:1 to 4-2015 |
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| Record created | September 9, 2015 |
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