Boots

A pair of boots similar to those belonging to Francis Leopold McClintock. (see AAA3989). They have leather soles, heels and sides and are attached to the foot by a strap across the instep closed by laces passing through two pairs of holes with metal eyelets. Canvas uppers and leggings have a drawstring running through a channel below the knee. The boots are hand sewn.

Object Details

ID: AAA3944
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Boots
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1875-6
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 578 x 343 x 123 mm
Parts: Boots