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Richard Pontvert Rock Boots

Accession Number

590.2008.1

Object Name

Richard Pontvert Rock Boots

Created

03/12/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

03/12/2008

Brief Description

Pair of Richard Pontvert rock climbing boots with laces missing. Suede uppers and smooth rubber soles. Metal eyeholes.

Materials

rubber, suede, metal

Dimensions

Size 9 28(l) x 9.5(w)cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

On label on back of tongue reads " RICHARD PONVERT MADE IN FRANCE "Also numbers" 9 7203 0707 "

Colour

brown, black

Maker

Richard Ponvert

Object Production Place

France

Provenance

Richard Pontvert started making boots in Izeaux, France, back in 1908 and there followed a glittering array of fabulous high quality boots including the world famous Paraboot and the very fine Galbier range. Not sure when they produced these high quality rock boots ... possibly 1960’s.

Acquisition Date

03/12/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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