Boots

Name/Title

Boots

Entry/Object ID

2008.22.32a-b

Description

Tall canvas and leather boots with fleece lining and a strap at the calf to cinch. Boots belonged to Edgar Grafton Carlisle (1908-1994) during his military service. The boots have canvas/leather loops inside that could be used to help pull on the boots. On the leather backside of the loop is a crown, the initials A.M., size 9, fitting 6 and B87426/4. The name Carlisle is written in ink on the canvas side. On the other loop in each boot, on the leather, are the initials A. I. D. 7. M. D.

Context

Edgar Grafton Carlisle, husband of Lilian Baker Carlisle, was born in Maryland. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1928. He entered the U.S. Army as an aviation cadet earning reserve office's commission and aviator's wings in 1930. He became a lieutenant in the 28th division aviation unit of the Pennsylvania national Guard and commanded the 103rd Photo Section. In September of 1940, Carlisle entered the Royal Air Force Ferry Command, which meant he had to resign his reserve commission in the U.S Army. Source: https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/captain-edgar-grafton-carlisle-o-b-e/

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Size 9

Height

14-3/4 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

12 in

Material

Canvas, Leather, Wool

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Edgar G. Carlisle, Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America, Canada, England

Continent

North America, Europe

Related Events

Event

World War II