Shoe last, Canterbury, NH

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Object ID:

1952.6506.1

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Makers

Shaker

Description

Scoop back last. Wood block cut in the shape of a shoe. Last has a round toe. 2 1/4" in from the toe last is cut into a wedge. Wedge has a metal pin in front to secure to last and has three nail holes on opposite end. Hook last hole 1/4" in diameter. Last has a socket hole 7/16" in diameter and a hook last hole 9/32" in diameter. Heel curve is straight. Seat sides curve inward to form waist. Bottom has a series of nail holes around the edge and down the center.

New Hampshire Canterbury

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