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Gift of Starling Childs, 2025.8.6a-b, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No …
Woman's Curling Boots
Gift of Starling Childs, 2025.8.6a-b, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Woman's Curling Boots

Datec. 1980-1990
Mediumleather, shearling, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 11 × 6 × 3 5/8in. (27.9 × 15.2 × 9.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Starling Childs
DescriptionPair of woman’s curling boots originally belonging to Caroline Andrus, c. 1980s. The boots are ankle length black leather lined with shearling and feature black plastic soles. The boots are tied with red and black striped laces. The boot upper and collar have a rounded shape to allow the full range of motion needed for curling. Manufacturers label is printed in gold on the heels of the insoles, "SAVAGE / OFFICIAL / CURLING BOOTS".
Object number2025.8.6a-b
Markings(a-b) Printed in gold on heel of insole: "SAVAGE / OFFICIAL / CURLING BOOTS"
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