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John Hinde's Muckle Boots

Accession Number

1341.2016.1

Object Name

John Hinde's Muckle Boots

Created

31/07/2016

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

31/07/2016

Brief Description

Pair of double mountaineering boots with vibram soles

Materials

leather

Dimensions

33(L) x11(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

on sole "VIBRAM" and " SUOLA MADE IN ITALY"

Colour

Brown

Object Production Place

Italy

Provenance

For those unacquainted with the Scottish vernacular, 'muckle' means big, so these are John Hinde's big boots. We'd like to give them a proper title but can't find a name, or any other form of identification on them. We do know they are double boots which are generally used for cold climates or climbing to altitude. They are well worn, well maintained and it looks like they've been resoled.
We do know about John Hinde, who was a good friend of our founder, Mick Tighe. John spent the early years of his life as a member, then leader of several RAF Mountain Rescue Teams for which service he was awarded the B.E.M.
In later years he worked for Outward Bound and was a well known figure in Scottish Mountaineering circles. John participated in several expeditions to the high mountains of the world where he no doubt wore these boots.
Thanks to his daughter, Fiona, for donating them.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Fiona Wilde

Acquisition Date

31/07/2016

Condition Check Date

31/07/2016

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

31/07/2016

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