Uniform Boots [Flight Crew]
Maker and role
ITS Rubber Company Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.173
Description
A pair of flight crew boots. A suede shoe and legging. The suede is brown and is fitted to the synthetic sole. The sides of the shoe are vulcanised with a rubber up to the back of the heel. The heel and sole are a hard synthetic material. The mark on the sole and heel is ITSHIDE Harefoot, Made in England. The lining of the shoe and legging is shearling. A leather strap is attached to the back of the boot just above the heel. This has a buckle on the outside of the foot. The metal zipper runs from the top of the shoe to just below the top of the leggings. The sole is Itshide as is the heel. The heel has 8 holes for the nails. There is a leather tongue 170 mm in length sewn to the side of the zipper. There are inscriptions on the leather tongue.
Marks
9846 9 / 6688 1 15 Label
SIZE 9 Impressed
A M / 10188 Ink Stamp
SIZE 9 Impressed
A M / 10188 Ink Stamp
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
ITS Rubber Company Limited. Uniform Boots [Flight Crew], 2004.173. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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