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Pair of Shoes

1990 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of men's brown leather moccasin shoes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Leather
Brief description
Pair of men's leather moccasin shoes, made by Timberland, United States, 1990
Physical description
Pair of men's brown leather moccasin shoes.
Dimensions
  • Maximum length length: 28cm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Maximum width width: 10cm (Note: Measured by conservation)
  • Maximum height at back of heel height: 11cm (Note: Measured by conservation)
Size 8W
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Gallery label
CLASSIC RUGGED HANDSEWN SHOE, "50009 RANGE ROVER" Handsewn moccasin-style shoe in oiled burgundy leather with raw-hide lacing and heavy rubber tread sole SIX-INCH PREMIUM WATERPROOF HIKING BOOT "10061 WHEAT NUBUCK" Timberland Company, USA Light tan, silicone treated leather laced boot with padded ankle cuff and heavy rubber tread sole Given by Timberland Company T.194, T.195-1990 The family-run Abington Boot Company in Hampton, New Hampshire has produced hand-crafted boots for generations. Timberland shoes (their name since 1972) are exceptionally well-made, combining traditional workmanship with the latest technology. They are a classic example of an article of clothing that has crossed the divide to become fashionable dress. Their popularity in recent years as a highly visible street-fashion trend symbolizes the younger generation's growing ecological concern and "new age" approach to fashion,(1990)
Credit line
Given by the manufacturer
Object history
Registered File number 1990/494.
Collection
Accession number
T.195&A-1990

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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