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Pair of Construction Boots

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1998

GUSN

GUSN-26836

Description

A pair of tan leather boots with dark brown leather around ankle, brown and gold woven laces, and rubber soles. Visible wear and tear.
Worn during Boston's "Big Dig" Project.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boots
leather
Boot
Boot

Inscription

Stamped on leather: ""Dunham/ Duraflex USA"" Label on tongue: ""Thinsulate"" Sole: ""Made in U.S.A.""

Associated Events

Big Dig Central Artery project

Maker

Dunham/Duraflex (Maker)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

7 x 4 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1998.5870AB

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