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Wooden clog (2nd of 3)

Wooden clog

Clogs were traditionally used by the Dutch as overshoes for working outside. This clog was one of a pair that Adriana Pieters may have brought with her for wearing on her husband’s farm in New Zealand.

About this item

Private collection, Swarbrick family
Photograph by Nancy Swarbrick

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Redmer Yska. 'Dutch', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/dutch/1/4/2