Bench, Cobbler's

Name/Title

Bench, Cobbler's

Entry/Object ID

1111.071.001

Description

46 1/2 inches x 20 inches x 17 inches. 4-legged bench, top made of single board. Legs are rounded. One end of bench has short sides. 9 square compartments have been made on top of bench by nailing on strips of wood. A piece of leather (6 1/2 inches x 1 inch) is nailed on one side edge. Strip of wood 17 inches x 1 7/8 inches is nailed on one side to form 5 slots. Surface of bench is worn by nicks and many small nails. Personal Associations: Made by Captain Porter Hatch of Islesboro