Boots

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IDPhotoTypeDimensionsDescriptionLocationNotes
MTR.2014.6
Combination skiing-climbing boots
Boots, leather, La Dolomite brand, made in Italy, Vibram lugged sole.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.2Used on 1961 first ascent of Mt. Queen Mary, St. Elias Range, Yukon Territory, Canada. Donated by Stella Degenhardt.
MTR.2014.7
Alpine ski bootsLength 12", width 4-1/8", height 6-1/4"Ski boots, leather, size 9, medium height, smooth sole.On loan to WSSSM

Leather exhibits some splitting at the back of the upper cuff. Previous tag on boots said 1940s. I think 1930s is also possible.

MTR.2014.8
Alpine ski boots
Ski boots, leather, high-top, smooth sole, markings on heel sole say "O'Sullivans Aristocrat."Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1Probably 1940s.
MTR.2014.9
Alpine ski boots
Ski boots, leather, small women's size, smooth sole.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

Attached tag says, "Ski boots of Harriet Taylor Tiedt, custom made by Oberg in Ballard about 1925. Cost $16 - a big price item."


MTR.2014.10
Alpine ski boots
Ski boots, leather, smooth sole, wrap-around layered upper with front and back laces, toe-piece iron in place.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1Probably 1950s-60s. Outer laces are missing.
MTR.2014.18
Climbing boots
Climbing boots, leather with Tricouni Swiss nails, felt lined cuff, and leather laces.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1Probably 1940s-50s.
MTR.2014.19
Climbing boots
Boots, leather with hobnailed soles.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1
MTR.2014.20
Climbing boots
Boots, leather with hobnailed soles and felt cuffs.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1
MTR.2014.35.1
Telemark ski bootsLength 12-3/4", width 4-1/4", height 8-3/4"Ski boots, Merrill brand, men's size, leather with 75mm Nordic Norm 3-pin Vibram sole and padded fabric cuff.On loan to WSSSMCirca 1980s, donated by Ken Mackie.
MTR.2014.35.2
Telemark ski bootsLength 11-1/2", width 4-1/4", height 7-3/4"Ski boots, Asolo Snowfield II model, women's size, leather with 75mm Nordic Norm 3-pin Vibram sole and padded fabric cuff.Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.2Circa 1980s, donated by Ken Mackie.
MTR.2019.2.1

Climbing boots
High-top leather climbing boots with Vibram soles and nylon laces.Lowell Skoog's houseBelonged to Herb Belanger, Mountaineer member and former reporter and photo-journalist with the Seattle Times.