Item 2020.98.8 - Totectors Leather Boots

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2020.98.8

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Totectors Leather Boots

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4 (pair of boots and laces)

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(1974-2016)

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Totectors was formed in 1974 out of the amalgamation of B. Denton and Son Limited, Wilkins and Denton Limited (founded in 1885) and their various subsidiaries, in Rushden Northamptonshire. They were known for making safety and workwear shoes. Their Rushden factory closed in about 2000.

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Black leather boots with seven pairs of lace holes and thick round woven black laces. They have a padded tongue which is sewn into the quarters and a padded section around the collar at the top back. The upper is in three parts, two quarters sewn down the centre back, and the vamp in one piece. The moulded sole is made of black heat and oil resistant material. Lined in black synthetic fabric. Label in the heel lining.

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      Label: GENUINE / TOTECTORS / MADE IN U.K.
      Materials: leather, synthetics
      Condition: Worn, scratched and marked.

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