Last, Shoemaker's
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| Nom de l'objet : | Last, Shoemaker's |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | 4: T&E For Materials |
| Matériaux : | Wood and String |
| Numéro d'accession : | 2008.1.14a-b |
| Date absolue : | Unknown |
| Description : | The tongue part of the last used by Cobblers (Shoemakers) for making the upper part of the shoe. A Cobbler or Shoemaker is a person who makes and repairs shoes either damaged in manufacturing or from recurring use. Operating a stitching machine or stitching by hand he/she could repair broken or missed stitches and replace parts. They are made from oak. Curved and square across the bottom and attached on the top with a string. There are working holes on the top of the tongue made from headless nails known as sparbles. Sparbles are a short nail or cleat, used to stud the heel and sole of a boot. |
| Commentaires : | Cobbling was usually another home task during the winter months for making the family footwear. The cobbler's work was done by hand. For an income, some cobblers charged five dollars to make a pair of shoes. The shoes or boots were made from horsehides, cowhides, pig and goat. The heavy or thick part of the hide was used for making the soles and heels. The more pliable sections were for the upper part of the shoe. The cobbler had lasts and molds for every size along with many tools that was used for the trade. Before the use of brass nails (sparbles) came into use, the cobbler fastened the soles and heels with wooden pegs. Most cobblers were also skilled in making horse collars and harnesses. |
| Hauteur : | 5 |
| Longueur : | 13.5 |
| Largeur : | 5.5 |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Trinity |
| Province de l'établissement : | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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