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Sabots - Wood, Black With Red Detail, 1882-1884
Reg. No: ST 017933
- Summary:
- Alternative Name(s): Clogs, Wooden Shoes
Pair of sabots with wooden soles and leather strip on upper. Acquired by Museum Victoria in 1884 from the Belgian (aka Belgium) Export Co.
No reference to the Belgian Export Co can been found in the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition Official Record - it was established two years afterwards, in 1882. It was considered 'one of the practical results of the Melbourne International Exhibition' - prematurely, as the company was liquidated in 1885.
'Sabot' is the French word for clog or wooden shoe. - Description:
- Pair of sabots of carved wood, painted black on exterior, with black leather strip at vamp, edged with red. Stitched with yellow thread and secured with brass tacks.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Belgian Export Co, 1884
| Discipline: | Technology |
More information
| Tagged with: | exhibitions melbourne international 1880-1881, import markets, export trade |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Cultural Diversity Collection |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Male & Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | footwear |
| Place Made: | Belgium, 1882-1884 Probable place made |
| Previous Owner: | Belgian Export Co |
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