Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2003.39.021 AB
Accession#:
2003.39
Credit Line:
Donated by the Juneau Icefield Research Project.
Object Name:
Creeper
Title:
Pair of Military Creepers
Date:
1945
Description:
Pair of metal and green canvas creepers. Bottom has seven spikes. Top has three straps made of green canvas to hold creepers on boots. Back strap attached to metal chain. Viewed from below, flat strap metal forms diamond pattern at center that pivots at all four corners. Outward facing semi—circular curves on each side of diamond shape. Additional long extension toward back attached to base of diamond, chain threads through loop at end of extension. Straps has toothed double—back buckles. Both appear to be for right foot.
Notes:
See 2003.39.001
Chain goes under foot, where wear would ruin canvas quickly.
Chain goes under foot, where wear would ruin canvas quickly.
Search Terms:
Military
Clothing
Glacier
Snow
Winter
T&E
Clothing
Glacier
Snow
Winter
T&E
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