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Felt boots, part of men’s clothing for seal hunting. Russians

Title:

Felt boots, part of men’s clothing for seal hunting

Ethnic groups:

Russians

Territory:

Russian Empire, Arkhangelsk province, Mezen district

Date:

Late 19th century – early 20th century

Collectors-person:
Rubrics:

Costume, Costume

Material:

Cloth: canvas; cloth: cloth; fibers; threads: plant fiber: linen

Number:

РЭМ 1142-4/2

Annotation:

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

Albums:
Arctic. Hunting and fishing
Rus:
Валенки – деталь мужского костюма для зверобойного промысла. Русские