Name/Title
ShoehornEntry/Object ID
1988.28.28Description
Combination shoehorn and buttonhook. The shoehorn is lacriform metal, stamped with a decorative swirl design and the words, "BOYNTON'S FOOTWEAR 65 CHURCH ST. BURLINGTON, VT." The buttonhook is attached to the back with a brad at the narrow end, allowing it to swing outward. In the outward position is also acts as a handle for the shoehorn.Context
Distributed to promote Boynton's Footwear of Burlington, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1988.28Source or Donor
Elwert, Philip F. (1949-1988)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
ShoehornNomenclature Primary Object Term
ButtonhookNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Assistive ObjectsNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
1/4 inLength
2-3/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Boynton's FootwearRelated Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America