Child's Black Wellington Boots
ManufacturerManufactured by
Dunlop
RetailerSold by
Northern Co-operative Company
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1861 - 1993)
Date20th century
Object NameBoots
Mediumrubber
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 14.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1991.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014732
About MeWellingtons (also known as a welly boots, wellies, or gumboots) were first worn by, and named after, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. They became popular in the early 19th century, as men's fashions changed and trousers lengthened, meaning that a new, smoother, type of boot was required to wear under trousers. The early Wellingtons were made of soft calf leather, but makers soon started to experiment with other materials, especially rubber.
Early 20th century
Late 19th Century
Early 20th century
Probaly 19th century
1920s - 1930s
1937
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
