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Bob Dobson · 25-08-2011, 08:49

Yes - there were two main types of fastening - Laces and clasps/ The latter were two thin pieces of metal which locked into each other. Working men favoured laces. Younger folk and women would have clasps. Women would usually have 'rubber irons'. Irons were also called 'cokers' or 'caulkers'. The button fastening would be for children and women.It wasn't a round button but one which was higher and had a rim around the middle to hold the leather strap. 'Fancy' clogs, highly polished or in brown or red leather would be for Sunday or best use and were also known as 'dandy' clogs.
To tell if a sole has been hand-cut rather tjhan machine made, look to see if the heel has a definite edge (hand-cut) or a smooth flow at its front, caused by an automatic machine.

'Clogs have souls as well as soles' (Bob Dobson 197?)

25-08-2011, 08:49	#2
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158676	Re: Accrington Pals /Last Miner plates and Clogs Yes - there were two main types of fastening - Laces and clasps/ The latter were two thin pieces of metal which locked into each other. Working men favoured laces. Younger folk and women would have clasps. Women would usually have 'rubber irons'. Irons were also called 'cokers' or 'caulkers'. The button fastening would be for children and women.It wasn't a round button but one which was higher and had a rim around the middle to hold the leather strap. 'Fancy' clogs, highly polished or in brown or red leather would be for Sunday or best use and were also known as 'dandy' clogs. To tell if a sole has been hand-cut rather tjhan machine made, look to see if the heel has a definite edge (hand-cut) or a smooth flow at its front, caused by an automatic machine. 'Clogs have souls as well as soles' (Bob Dobson 197?)