Shoes for shearers

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If you check the image back in my previous discussion, you will see the wax model of the shearer wearing ‘slippers’ similar to the ones in this photo. These are moccasin-type shoes made of soft leather. The wool from sheep contains a lot of natural oil or lanolin and over time, much of the timber in a shearing shed becomes stained with lanolin. The shoes would stay soft and comfortable because they are always coming into contact with wool. As you can see, these are made from a very simple pattern.