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Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $15 - Lighthorse Bear, 2018
In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. A special edition bear to commemorate 100 years from the end of World War One. The bear is wearing a World War One soldiers' uniform including a slouch hat with feather. The date 2018 and Legacy is printed on his boots. In 2020 another Lighthorse bear was released, retailing at $20, with slight differences to this one. The Light Horse Brigades were mounted infantry made up of mostly young men from the country. They were experts at rough-riding from their lives in the bush and could navigate terrain easily for long periods with little food or water. An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in World War One Soldier uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $15.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Arapiles Historical Society
Footwear - Fashion Boots
Likely worn by women in the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890-1920). Such boots were a common fashion staple during this period, offering ankle support, durability, and modesty. Used for everyday wear, walking, and possibly riding. Could have belonged to a working-class woman or someone engaged in an active profession, as the signs of heavy use suggest practicality over fashion.Antique Women's Lace-up Boots. A pair of black leather lace-up boots with a high ankle cut characteristic of early 20th-century women's footwear. The boots have a rounded toe cap with decorative stitching and a sturdy, medium-height heel. The front lace-up closure extends from the toe cap to the top of the boot, with metal eyelets guiding the laces. The tongue and upper sections appear to be made of cloth or a softer material, which has suffered significant wear and tear. The inner lining is deteriorating, revealing padding or horsehair stuffing in some areas. Scuffs and creases on the leather surface, particularly around the toe cap and heel, indicate heavy use. The soles are stitched rather than glued, a construction technique common in high-quality leather footwear of the period. Owned by Miss SCHURMANN of Natimukboots, shoes, schurmann, clothing, household item