Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1977.39 |
Catalog date |
1996-02-12 |
Collection |
Colorado Snowsports Museum |
Date |
c. 1930s |
Description |
Custom (handcrafted, a sewing machine appears to have been used) ski boots or general outdoor winter wear boots, 4 eyelets, 3 hooks, Black shoelaces, Leather, Brown, Nailed sole, Heel ground groove for cable, Significance: Boots were used for both hiking and skiing, They were made as hiking boots and the owner ground down the boot for the binding cable to go around the heel |
Dimensions |
H-5.75 W-4 L-11.732 inches |
Height (in) |
5.750 |
Inventoried date |
2018-06-20 |
Catalog Number |
1977.39.4a,b |
Provenance |
These boots were donated to the Museum in 1977 by Clark S. Blickensderfer. Somewhat resembling modern day hiking boots, these were the types of boots used for skiing in the early days. These boots are believed to be from the 1930s and were handcrafted, but also appear to have been made with a sewing machine. The boots are from the 1930s, which contradicts the information in the text panel used on display for the Boot Timeline. The label claims the boots are from the 1800s. The boots were removed from display in 2017. As of June 2018, both boots were in storage. |
Width (in) |
4.000 |
Year Range from |
1930 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Object Name |
Boot, Ski |