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Recycling, reclaiming and salvaging of yesteryear

Rubber Galoshers.​

An unconfirmed legend states that an Englishman named Radley invented galoshes. He suffered from rheumatism and wanted to keep his feet dry. While reading De Bello Gallico by Julius Caesar he noticed a description of protective cloth overshoes "gallicae" and decided to capitalize on the idea. He patented cloth overshoes reinforced with rubber to keep the feet dry. :grinning:

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1932 Salvage Department Souvenir.
 

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