Cobbler's Sign with separate attached wooden Boot

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Cobbler's Sign with separate attached wooden Boot

Description

Wooden cobbler's sign with a separate attached wooden boot tree (pegged together).

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1875 - 1885

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1880.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On sign

Transcription

"L. Russell/Boot & Shoe Maker"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Sign, overall

Height

106.2 cm

Width

49.2 cm

Dimension Description

The wooden Boot Tree

Length

35 cm

Material

Wood, Paint

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good