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Decorated Wellington Boots
Decorated Wellington Boots
Decorated Wellington Boots

Decorated Wellington Boots

Associated (Leeds, England, founded 1990)
Retailer (Leeds, England, founded 1949)
Date2005
Object NameBoots
Mediumrubber, metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsHeight: 21cm
Length: 17cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2005 by Mrs Victoria Ward.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076007
Keywords
About MePair pair of multi-coloured wellington boots featuring star decoration.

Wellingtons (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.


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"Wellies" were first worn by and named after "Waterloo's" Duke of Wellington. Originally leather, they became popular in the 19th century when trousers lengthened requiring smooth boots underneath