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Desert boots

JOHN'S SHOES, Melbourne (manufacturer)
Desert boots
 (c. 1980)

Medium
leather (suede), leather, cotton (laces), rubber, metal (studs)

Measurements
(a-b) 10.0 × 8.5 × 23.0 cm (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr David Martin, 1983

Gallery location
Not on display

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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

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