Man's bluchers (pair)

Black leather uppers: straight tip/toe cap perforated at seam, quarters lace over round double tongue; double seams; black cotton laces. Bulb toes. Black leather soles and stacked flat heels (riveted on top). Leather insoles and linings; black and white twill pull at back. Marked "...Maxwell, 9 Dover Street. W.1. and at Paris."

Provenance

Worn by Jefferson Patterson (1891-1977). Made by Maxwell. A/D December 1978, ratified by V/C January 10, 1979.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson

Man's bluchers (pair)

  • English (London), about 1940–60
London, England
Dimensions
20 x 11 x 30.3 cm (7 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Leather with cotton laces, synthetic twill tape, metal gromets, amd leather heel, sole and lining
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
1978.628
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