Last, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Last, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1986-31-1

Description

Shoe Tree with five feet of different sizes

Use

A shoe tree is a device approximating the shape of a foot that is placed inside a shoe to preserve its shape, stop it from developing creases, and thereby extend the life of the shoe.

Context

Belonged to Dick Gaiche, father of Liz Ceola

Collection

Elizabeth Gaiche Ceola Collection

Category

last
Leather, Horn, Bone, and Shellworking T&E, 04: Tools and Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Dimension Notes

(Tree portion)

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Domenico "Dick" Gaiche (1882 - 1963)

Update Date

May 30, 2026