Shoe last, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:

1952.6450.1

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Description

Wood block cut in the form of a shoe. The last has a round toe with a complete toe cap, after which the last is cut at a right angle and continues for 15/32". The last then continues at a sloping angle toward the top. In this space a wedge would be secured and made flush with the rest of the last. The top of the last has several nail holes. Below the top is a through-hole 1/4" in diameter. From the top the heel curve extends 1 5/8" to the seat. On the heel of the seat is a half-circle piece of leather attached with metal nails. The seat's sides are curved to form the waist and then widen to the joint before tapering to the toe.

New Hampshire Canterbury

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