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Pair of lace-up boots
Ch. Robat, c. 1912 - c. 1924
Ankle-length boots, often in two colours, were known as < Balmoral boots >, after Queen Victoria’s favourite country estate in Scotland. British shoemaker J. S. Hall developed the design in the 1850s for the prince consort, Albert. These boots were ideal for all kinds of outdoor activity.
- Artwork typeclothing, Balmoral
- Object numberBK-1973-501-B
- Dimensionslength 25 cm x height 27 cm x width 8.5 cm
- Physical characteristicschroomleer, wol