Boot

One of a pair of boots. Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Belonged to Lieutenant A A C Parr, HMS "Alert". Leather soles and sides, attached with a strap across the instep. Canvas uppers and leggings closed by a drawstring below the knee. Hand sewn.

Object Details

ID: AAA4076.1
Type: Boot
Display location: Display - Polar Worlds Gallery
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 108 mm x 318 mm x 504 mm
Parts: Boots