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Dog Boots, about 1930



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Dog Boots, about 1930

This set of small leather boots were made by Myles Dunphy for the family dog, Dextre. They were designed to prevent Dextre from getting sore pads on long bush walks. The boots are part of a large collection of bushwalking equipment donated to the Museum by Myles' son, Milo.