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Boots worn by Gertrude on J.P. Patches show, ca. 1970-2000
Order an ImageThe J.P. Patches Show aired on KIRO-TV in Seattle from 1958-1981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23-year run. Chris Wedes (1928-2012) portrayed the clown J. P. Patches (Julius Pierpont Patches) who was Mayor of the city dump. Bob Newman (1932-2020) played Gertrude, J.P.'s girlfriend, on the show. Gertrude’s outfits usually included colorful dresses, colorful shoes or boots, a red wig made from a mop, and numerous hand-made crowns.
ID Number: 2024.38.RefBoots
Date: 1970-2000
Physical Description: 1 Boot; leather; 8 in.H x 5.5 in.W x 13.5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2024.38.RefBoots