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    What would you once have bought from a 'patten maker'?

    Question #66911. Asked by picqero. (Jun 14 06 6:20 AM)


    peasypod

    		Clogs with iron rims, (or wooden poles).

    http://www.rootsweb.com/~gsfa/Trades.html



    Jun 14 06, 6:41 AM
    picqero

    		Not quite correct, clogs were footwear in their own right. Pattens were wood or iron soles which were strapped onto the shoes in order to reduce wear, and protect the shoes and wearer's feet from muddy roads. Some churches displayed signs requiring people to remove their pattens before entering, especially during services as they were very noisy on stone floors.
    There are some good authentic pictures of pattens at http://www.geocities.com/karen_larsdatter/pattens.htm

    Jun 14 06, 7:56 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Here's a nice close-up.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Walraversijde49.jpg



    Jun 14 06, 11:49 AM

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