Felt boots, part of men’s clothing for seal hunting
Russians
Russian Empire, Arkhangelsk province, Mezen district
Late 19th century – early 20th century
Costume, Costume
Cloth: canvas; cloth: cloth; fibers; threads: plant fiber: linen
РЭМ 1142-4/2
The tops made of cloth are canvas covered. The lower part is milled; the outsole is lined underneath with two pieces of felt. The tops were strapped with strings. Similar felt boots were worn in the Russian North and in Siberia. Abstract by O.G. Baranova
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