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Karrimor - Chamonix - Rucksack

Accession Number

1466.2018.1

Object Name

Karrimor - Chamonix - Rucksack

Created

11/10/2018

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

11/10/2018

Brief Description

Grey canvas karrimor rucksack with drawstring top and padded shoulder straps

Materials

canvas, metal

Dimensions

65(L) x 48(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"ACCRINGTON ENGLAND KARRIMOR CHAMONIX " on label

Colour

grey

Maker

Karrimor

Object Production Place

Accrington,Lancs, England

Provenance

The Karrimor Chamonix Rucksack appeared in the late 1960’s, one of the many different varieties to come out of the Accrington factory where Karrimor were based at the time. It was aimed at Alpine climbers; hard wearing, a simple design
(including a nice covered crampon carrier) and a 45/50 litre carrying capacity.
Interestingly, an American company callled Alpine Luddites specialise in recreating certain vintage items from days gone by and the Chamonix is one of them - picture opposite. An original would have cost you around £30 in 1968, a replica costs £ 246, 50 years later!

Acquisition Date

11/10/2018

Condition Check Date

11/10/2018

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

11/10/2018

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