Wellington Boots

Wellington Boots (p. 159 Gemma Hardy)

The Wellington boot was originally a type of leather boot copied from Hessian boots. They were worn and made popular by the 1^st Duke of Wellington. They were associated with the British aristocracy and middle class in the early 19^th century. However, in Gemma’s time, the name was given to waterproof boots made of rubber and are no longer associated with a particular class. They are usually worn when walking on wet or muddy ground. (en.m.wikipedia.org.)