Bootjack

Boot jack

Name/Title

Bootjack

Entry/Object ID

2010.31.4

Description

This is a wooden bootjack that has a unique tear drop opening and is designed to be hung on the wall. The wide end of the tear drop opening appears to be split open, although this was not part of the original design. Additionally, there is a hole on the top of the bootjack which can be used to hang it on the wall. Beneath the bootjack, there is a support that measures 3.88 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width, and 0.75 inches in height. The support is held in place with square nails. The wood of the bootjack has never been painted.

Context

Used by a member of the Simmons family in Bennington, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2010.31

Source or Donor

Williams, Harriet Simmons (1923-2013)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Martha Galusha Simmons

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bootjack

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Household Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Length

24-1/2 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Bennington

County

Bennington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America