Name/Title
BootsEntry/Object ID
2008.22.32a-bDescription
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 9Height
14-3/4 inWidth
4-1/4 inLength
12 inMaterial
Canvas, Leather, WoolRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Edgar G. Carlisle, Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)Related Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of America, Canada, EnglandContinent
North America, Europe