boots, 1920's-1940's

Significance

These boots are an example of a successful Australian product which has been continuously manufactured since the early 20th century.

Physical description

A pair of men's black leather work boots. They have steel toe caps and steel edging on the heel. There are 6 X 2 eyelets.There is a wooden sole studded leather. reinforcements.

Inscriptions & markings

On the sole is a shoe shape with "Rossi" on the sole and "Shoes Made by Rossiter's LTD ALL LEATHER SOLE" on the heel.

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