Last, Shoemaker's

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Nom de l'objet :	Last, Shoemaker's
Catégorie de l'objet :	4: T&E For Materials
Matériaux :	Iron
Numéro d'accession :	2008.1.69 a-c
Date absolue :	Unknown
Description :	A set of cast iron lasts with a large iron post used by Cobbler's (Shoemaker's) for making or repairing footwear. Each last has a smooth surface which has been cast to mimic the curve of a foot in a boot or shoe, with the front section curving upwards slightly at the toe, and in slightly at the arch of the foot. The reverse of the last has a raised socket roughly around where the ankle is situated. The toe bears the last number and letter size of each. On the right last is 3698 E and on the left last is 6700 G. The iron post was used to socket the last on with the sole facing the worker.On the side of the iron post is "Pat Dec 24, 95" 14 inch. and the manufacturer is Enterprise MTC. Co. Philadephia U.S.A. Similar types of cast iron lasts date back to the late 19th century.
Hauteur :	35.000
Longueur :	36.000
Largeur :	17.000
Établissement :	Trinity Museum Facebook-Trinity Museum Twitter-Trinity Museum YouTube-Trinity Museum
Ville de l'établissement :	Trinity
Province de l'établissement :	Newfoundland and Labrador

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