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Stubai-Mariner-Form-Crampons

Accession Number

1257.2015.1

Object Name

Stubai-Mariner-Form-Crampons

Created

28/07/2015

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

28/07/2015

Brief Description

10 point crampons with neoprene strapping and metal buckles.

Materials

Metal, neoprene

Dimensions

31(l) x 10(w) x 6(h) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

"STUBAI 38" on each one

Colour

Silver, blue

Maker

Stubai

Object Production Place

Austria

Provenance

Stubai Mountain Sports began life way back in the 15th century, with local blacksmiths in the Stubai valley in Austria fashioning tools mainly for agriculture. In 1897 they got together to form a kind of co-operative and while still making agricultural items the new sport of mountaineering gave them a new market with ice axes, crampons etc.
The crampons we have here in the collection came along somewhat later - circa 1950 and are a modified version of fig 866 opposite. The original versions would be attached to the boot, as shown at the bottom of the page, using a length of cord or tape, whereas ours have a more modern neoprene strapping - circa 1975 - which have been secured by bending/ squeezing the original hooks.
So, a nice little variation on the theme for which we have to thank long time member of the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club, Pam Cain.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Pam Cain

Acquisition Date

28/07/2015

Condition Check Date

28/07/2015

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/07/2015

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