Trio of Shoe Maker's Lasts

Object/Artifact

-

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Trio of Shoe Maker's Lasts

Description

Trio of wooden shoe maker's lasts. Roughly hand-carved and neither is designed specifically for a right or left foot. B is carved in maple whereas C is carved in fir.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Carved

Location

On side of 78.645.1.B

Transcription

'THOMAS/HODGSKINS"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Larger Last (78.645.1.B)

Length

27.7 cm

Dimension Description

Smaller Last (78.645.1.C)

Length

19 cm

Materials

Material

Wood (fir), Wood (maple)

Material Notes

Larger last made of fir whereas the smaller is made of maple

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good