GUM BOOTS, Yellow

H1990.19

Small yellow plastic gum boots to fit child of approximately 5 years. They are moulded in one piece. They have a small heel and a series of ridges on the sole. They have a pseudo toe cap and heel reinforcer. They have been designed with a large piece missing at the front to enable the child to bend forward. Underneath the right boot the following is moulded into the plastic: "MADE BY / CHERUB / FOOTWEAR P/L / PLASTIC 5 DES. / PEND." On the left boot is "CHERUB / 5" The boots were purchased at a fundraising fete held by the Environment Centre in Fremantle during 1989. Items to be sold at the fete were donated by members and other interested people.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1990.19
Accession Date: 6 Feb 1990

Material

Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer

Plastic.

Measurement

length160mm
width70mm
height115mm

 


 

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