Vintage Climbing Gear in Canvas bag

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Canvas bag and items of vintage climbing gear
Clog hexagons
Yellow tape sling
Troll Wedges on red perlon sling
Description
Canvas bag containing 10 items of vintage climbing gear .. see provenance for items
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Fiona Rose
Number of Objects:
11
Related Items:
Provenance:
Contents of canvas bag:- 1 Moac original on yellow tape 1 pair leather belay gloves 1 Clog Hexagon No.7 (Jumbo) on Viking nylon sling 1 Clog Hexagon No.4 on wire with yellow tape sling and Stubai karabiner. 1 Clog Hexagon No.2 on wire with yellow tape sling and Scott karabiner. 1 pair military gloves 1 whistle, Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1941 1 Firking Stick for cleaning cracks and retrieving gear. 1 Viking No. 2nylon sling with hand sewn leather protectors. 1 Red perlon sling with 2 Troll wedges – spuds. Fabulous little bag of clmbing gear which we’ve kept together. It mostly dates from the late 1960’s to late 70’s and once belonged to Charlie Rose, climber and member of Torridon Mountain Rescue Team. A fabulous bundle of history – thanks to Charlie’s daughter, Fiona, for passing it on to us.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
canvas, rope,metal, plastic, leather
Maker:
Colour:
cream
Dimensions:
Canvas Bag – 35(W) x30(H) x10(D) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
06/02/2018
Administration
Accession Number:
1438.2018.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
06/02/2018
ID:
1
Category:
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007