Historical information

These boots were manufactured in Richmond, Victoria, circa 1920s. They could have been worn by William Wallace or Ruby May Selina Wallace - heeled leather boots were in fashion both for men and for women at the time - living in Inglewood in regional Victoria. They were donated by an Emerald resident who received them from Ruby.

Significance

These books are an example of c. 1920s footwear fashion.

Physical description

A pair of Goodyear welted black leather lace-up boots with small heels. The body is made of soft leather, with hard leather near the toes and the rear of the boot. Six pairs of lace holes and four pairs of lace hooks. Hard leather sole. Brown material interior.

Inscriptions & markings

Right Boot:
Outside tag: "The / Stafford / HP & Co LTD"
Inside tag: "PERRY'S / Stafford / FOOTWEAR"
Inside: "7 754 1"
Mid Sole: "GENUINE / GOODYEAR WELT"
Forward Sole: "7 / 6"

Left Boot:
Outside tag: "The / Stafford / HP & Co LTD"
Inside: "7 F934 1"
Mid Sole: "GENUINE / GOODYEAR WELT"
Forward Sole: "7 / 6"