Child's Black Leather Utility Boots
AssociatedAssociated with
CC41
Date1942 - 1947
Object NameBoots
Mediumleather, manmade, metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensions19 x 7.5 x 12cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2003 by Mrs Elaine Hislop.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS065969
About MeBoy's black leather ankle boots with a reinforced toe,heavy leather sole with rows of metal studs and a metal edged heel.These boots were found in Seaton Primary School in Aberdeen,which was founded in the 1930s to accomodate the rehoused slim in the area.They are marked on the sole with the 'CC41' utility mark and are of the type distributed by the council to poor children.The double punch on each boot was made to prevent them being pawned or sold.
Early 20th century
1880s
early 20th Century
late 19th Century
late 19th Century
