Boot jack
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
448 x 105 mm; 91 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23372.6
Summary
Front section of wooden stretcher for left foot of boot NT23372.5. Shaped at front and flat at back, hollowed out section with raised wooden strips above and below. Attached to pivoted foot section by metal pin either side at ankle height. Inside top of wooden section is written in pencil, 17/5 and a half C. Underneath foot section, which is scooped out, is written in black pencil; 40. Label on front section, in gold with red shield and rim reads; BACKS / MAKERS OF FINE SHOES / RETAIL STORES IN PRINCIPAL CANADIAN CITIES.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters