Objects
Wader boots, part of men’s fishing outfit
Wader boots, part of men’s fishing outfit
Title
Wader boots, part of men’s fishing outfit
Territory
Russian Empire, Arkhangelsk Guberniya, Aleksandrovsk Uyezd, village
Date
Late 19th century
Collectors-person
Kapitsa Leonid L.
Rubrics
Costume
Material
Leather: natural leather; threads: plant fiber: linen: wax-end
Number
РЭМ 3178-23/2
Annotation
It is so-called turn footwear: the sole was sewn to the boot from inside, the boot’s inside was wetted with water and turned out. Such high boots with broad tops were homemade from embossed cowhide or seal skin, sewing it together with wax-ends, i.e. strong tarred or waxed linen thread; pull straps were sewn to the tops and caps; the heel was hobnailed. For higher strength and moisture protection, the waders were greased with tar and fish-oil, and soaked in salted water. The Pomors used the waders not only as fishing footwear but also as everyday and winter footwear. Abstract by O.G. Baranova