Seaman's boots : Royal Australian Navy Accession Number: RELAWM14067.007

Description

Pair of black leather ankle boots. Each boot has six pairs of black painted eyelets and three pairs of chromed hooks to secure the laces. A looped fabric tab at the rear of each boot is embroidered with 'All Leather Guaranteed'. The leather sole is stamped with 'LLEWELLYN MELBOURNE/ 8/ 5/ 1918'.

Contextual Description

Pair of leather boots as worn by seamen in the Royal Australian Navy during the First World War.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM14067.007
Maker
Llewellyn Melbourne
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Cotton
Material: Leather
Material: Metal
Measurement
Overall: 16 cm x 11 cm x 29 cm
Date Made
1918
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Australia Goes To War
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession RELAWM14067.007

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