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: AAA4076.2
Type: Boot
Display location: Display - Polar Worlds Gallery
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 114 mm x 304 mm x 482 mm
Parts: Boots