The Evolution Of The Wellington (1928)

Begins with a flashback sequence to when Auntie s Wellingtons were short and out of sight (in 1896). In 1896, when Mother was a little girl, Auntie s Wellingtons were short and nearly out of A woman in clothes appropriate to the era appears like a ghost through camera trickery and displays her Wellingtons by lifting her skirts. C, U of boots. An example of 1913 Wellingtons. A land girl modelling some Wellingtons whilst feeding the ducks. In 1925, with the Russian craze, high boots developed in smartness. As Eve s skirts grew shorter, the leg of the boot grew 1928 Wellingtons with contrasting bright vamps and dull legs are modelled. A hunting style of boot is modelled. Very good C, U shots of lots of different boots. One pair has unusual leather with a cobweb motif. A group of 7 women dressed from styles ranging from 1896 to present day walk towards the camera. Was item in Eve s Film Review issue 385. Safety print only. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH P