1985/001
Safety clogs (size 7) with leather uppers and beech (?) soles
Safety clogs (size 7) with leather uppers and beech (?) soles with horseshoe shaped irons screwed onto the soles. Worn by road workers when laying tarmacadam and bitumen-macadam, the clogs have wooden soles to provide insulation from the heat of the material being laid.
| Acquisition Number | 1985/001 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Tar workers' clogs |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1960 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | "7" and "BGS" |
| Dimensions (mm) | Each clog: 290 (L) x 103 (H) x 180 (W) |
| Donor | Lothian Regional Council, Department of Highways, Direct Labour Organisation |
| Date Donated | October 1985 |
| Materials | Wood (beech?), leather and iron |
| Condition | Good – some spotting on the leather. |
| Display Location | William Arrol Building. Level 1. Student Crush Area. Case 13. Base. |
