Shoehorn

Name/Title

Shoehorn

Entry/Object ID

1988.28.28

Description

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

1988.28

Source or Donor

Elwert, Philip F. (1949-1988)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1930 - 1942

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shoehorn

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Buttonhook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1/4 in

Length

2-3/4 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Boynton's Footwear

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America