Wooden Shoe Trees/Stretchers

Name/Title

Wooden Shoe Trees/Stretchers

Entry/Object ID

WJ2026.39

Description

Wooden shoe trees/stretchers with handles, size 38; manufactured by O.A. Miller Company.

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Same inscriptions on both. Top of foot: "38" and "PATENT APPLIED" Outer heel: "MILLER TRADEMARK" and shield logo of tree and shoe.

Dimensions

Height

5-5/16 in

Width

3-9/16 in

Length

11 in

Material

Wood

Location

Location

Box

Box 1

Category

Storage

Date

July 14, 2026

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jul 13, 2026

Notes

Regular wear on wood from use, darkened areas on heel and center of the foot. Handles squeak and are slightly worn. Cracking in center toward handle on both.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Create Date

July 7, 2026

Update Date

July 28, 2026