Not on display

Pair of Boots

ca. 1980 (made)
Artist/Maker

Pair of 'bovver' boots worn by Dick Emery.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Boots
  • Boots
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of boots worn by Dick Emery as a 'Bovver Boy' in 'The Dick Emery Show', Australian Tour, ca. 1980, Dr Martens
Physical description
Pair of 'bovver' boots worn by Dick Emery.
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • ' ail / tar / acid / petrol / alkali / resistant ' (Label: on sole in relief)
  • ' Air cushion sole Dr. Martens ' (Label: on sole in relief, set in circle)
  • ' ?/20199 style / 17234 / M Size 7 ' (stamped inside boot)
Object history
Dick Emery wore these boots as part of the costume for a 'Bovver Boy' in 'The Dick Emery Show', Australian Tour, ca. 1980
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Association
Literary referenceThe Dick Emery Show
Collection
Accession number
S.477B&C-1984

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Record createdJune 3, 2004
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