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Berghaus Expedition Gaiters

Accession Number

1374.2016.1

Object Name

Berghaus Expedition Gaiters

Created

16/12/2016

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

16/12/2016

Brief Description

Pair of multicoloured,zip fronted Berghaus gaiters with drawstring tops

Materials

man made

Dimensions

52(L) x30(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

On label "BERGHAUS"

Colour

purple, red, blue, black,yellow

Maker

Berghaus

Object Production Place

UK

Provenance

Pioneer Scottish climber and Mountain Guide, Allen Fyffe, got this set of gaiters for an expedition to Broad Peak in 1980, though it doesn't look like he used them.
We are not sure if they were designed for use as over boots with crampons fitted, or for pottering around in camp without mountain boots.
They seem to be made from some sort of closed cell foam, rather like a sleeping mat, but we are not sure of the actual material. They are very well made and in perfect condition ... thanks for donating them, Allen

Acquisition Method

Donated by Allen Fyffe

Acquisition Date

16/12/2016

Condition Check Date

16/12/2016

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

16/12/2016

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