Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1978.14 |
Catalog date |
1996-01-24 |
Collection |
Colorado Snowsports Museum |
Date |
1955 |
Description |
Henke, Buckles (4), Metal toe plates, Leather, Tan inner color, Black outer color, Significance: This boot is credited as the first introduction of the buckle ski boot |
Dimensions |
H-7.5 L-11.811 inches |
Height (in) |
7.500 |
Inventoried date |
2018-06-13 |
Catalog Number |
1978.14.6a,b |
Provenance |
This Henke boot was made in 1955 and is credited for introducing the buckle ski boot. The boot was donated to the collection in 1978 by an unknown donor. One boot was on exhibit in the HOF exhibit under George Caulkins and is now missing 08/2014. The other boot (right) went on exhibit in the Ski Boot Exhibit. The right boot returned to RACF after being on exhibit in 2017. As of June 2018, both boots are in storage. |
Year Range from |
1955 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Object Name |
Boot, Ski |