Bootjack

Name/Title

Bootjack

Description

Bootjack made of two pieces of wood: smalles piece on underside provides 1 1/2 " lift to clear bootjack from floor; the top piece t apers from 3 5/16" at narrow end to maximum width; narrow end has drilled hole 1/2" in diameter; widest end has a "V" noth to accomodate a boot heel; two pieces joined by 3 square cut nails; riight side of top piece has 1 square nail near upright piece; left side of main piece has 3 nails near upright piece; underside of main piece has 1/2" trough running across the width of board; it is assumed that this is homemade; wood in brownish and unfinished.

Collection

Susan R. Wilson

Acquisition

Accession

1982.009

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1858

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 20, 2000

Create Date

September 20, 2000

Update Date

January 9, 2014