Last, Shoemaker's
Trinity Museum
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| Nom de l'objet : | Last, Shoemaker's |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | 4: T&E For Materials |
| Matériaux : | Wood, Twine |
| Numéro d'accession : | 2008.3.2a-d |
| Date absolue : | unknown |
| Description : | The artifact is a pair of brown adult lasts. The numbers 232 and 8 are written on the toes and there are working holes on the bottom. The brown tongues have the number 8 written on the top and there is one nail on the bottom tip of both lasts. There is light blue paint on the upper edge of the tongue. They were used by Cobblers (Shoemakers). 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. |
| Commentaires : | Shoe last were used by cobblers. The wooden last were used for making shoes and the iron last were used for repairing shoes. The shoes were made from hides of animals. The thick part was used for making the soles and heels of shoes and the more pliable sections were used for the upper part of the shoe. The cobbler has molds and last for every size. Before the use of brass nails, the cobbler fastened the soles and heels by use of wooden pegs. The cobbler had to sew the back and side of the shoes by hand. First he had to prepare his waxen linen thread, then he punched holes through the leather with his awl and pulled the thread through. The cost of a pair shoes was usually $5.00. Cobblers were also skilled in making horse collars and harnesses for farmers. |
| Hauteur : | 7.5 |
| Longueur : | 28.5 |
| Largeur : | 8.5 |
| Établissement : |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Trinity |
| Province de l'établissement : | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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