Two Shoe Lasts for a Child

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Two Shoe Lasts for a Child

Description

Two wooden shoe lasts for a child's foot. Hand carved. These lasts are straight in design, not specifically for a left or a right foot.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1830 - 1840

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1840. Possibly earlier in date given that it is a straight last (communication from Jeff Miller in June 2023).

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Wooden Last (78.647.1.A)

Length

20.5 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden Last (78.647.1.B)

Length

18 cm

Dimension Notes

measurement as cited on 3 x 5 inventory card.

Material

Wood, Wood (fir)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good