Last, Shoe

Shoe last, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:
1952.6511.1
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Makers
Shaker
Description

Shoe last. Solid sycamore block of wood cut in the form of a shoe. Toe is almond-shaped with a strip of leather attached to either side of the forepart with wooden pegs. Across the forepart is a line of wooden pegs. Convex heel curve, flat top and 1/4" through-hole just below the top. Bottom has nail holes concentrated around the edges, joint, and at the center of the heel.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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