Maple Shoe Last

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Maple Shoe Last

Description

Straight maple shoe last. Patch of leather attached to heel.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1840 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850. Possibly earlier in date given that it is a straight last (communication from Jeff Miller in June 2023).

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Incision

Location

On top of last

Transcription

"VII"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

27 cm

Materials

Material

Wood (maple), Leather

Material Notes

Remains of leather on the back of the heel.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good