Last, Shoe
Shoe last, Canterbury, NH
Description
Wood block cut in the form of a shoe. The shoe last has an almond-pointed toe, from which the height of the last increases toward the instep, then plateaus. Below the top there is a through-hole 9/32" in diameter. From the top the heel curve extends for 2 13/16" to the seat. Along the sides of the heel curve are numerous holes and wood pegs. The seat sides are curved forming the waist and widen to the joint before tapering toward the toe. The seat has numerous nail holes which follow the out-line of the seat's sides.