Desert boots

Desert boots
 (c. 1980)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
leather (suede), leather, cotton (laces), rubber, metal (studs)
Measurements
(a-b) 10.0 × 8.5 × 23.0 cm (each)
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
(a) stamped in gold on insole: MADE BY / JOHN'S SHOES P/L / LEATHER UPPER / SYNTHETIC SOLE
(b) stamped in gold on insole: MADE BY / JOHN'S SHOES P/L / LEATHER UPPER / SYNTHETIC SOLE
Accession Number
CT10.a-b-1983
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr David Martin, 1983
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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