Name/Title
boot/shoe scraperEntry/Object ID
1997.017.001Description
A homemade boot scraper,--a length of metal welded to a large horseshoe, which in turn was welded to 2 smaller horseshoes, both lying flat to the ground. To these were attached (with screws) two stiff brushes. This was used for cleaning mud and muck from boots or shoes. The metal bar is shaped into a hook at the top (for hanging up or ornamentation?)Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Tetreault, RayNotes
Accession Date: 30-Apr-97
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Other Household AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
boot/shoe scraperCreated By
Greenlee, LucyCreate Date
April 30, 1997Updated By
Michael GoodchildUpdate Date
December 3, 2025