Name/Title
BootjackEntry/Object ID
2010.31.4Description
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, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2010.31Source or Donor
Williams, Harriet Simmons (1923-2013)Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Martha Galusha SimmonsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BootjackNomenclature Sub-Class
Other Household AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3-3/4 inWidth
6-1/2 inLength
24-1/2 inRelationships
Related Places
Place
City
BenningtonCounty
Bennington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America