A sterling silver shoehorn that has a hammered texture and a small hole for a rope at the top. It has a concave shape and a hunting motif. Inscribed on the front is a mallard diving down toward a lily and cattail on the water. A cloud is on top near the hole. The design looks handmade.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Textile Details
Material
Silver Sterling
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Dominick & Haff
Date made
1882
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Inscription
Transcription
"925" in rectangle; followed by oval; followed by diamond containing "8/ 1 2/ 8"; below is "Sterling/ backward "C". To the side possibly "Dominick and Haff".
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
1/16 in
Width
2 in
Length
6-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1/16 x 2 x 6 1/4 in. (0.2 x 5.1 x 15.9 cm)
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dominick & Haff
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom