Bootjack

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Bootjack

Entry/Object ID

1929.3.1

Description

Bootjack formed from a single board of wood. The wood is cut into the shape of a Y, tapering almost to a point at one end and splitting into two points at the other.

Use

Used to help remove boots

Context

Owned by Epaphrus "Bull" Chase

Acquisition

Accession

1929.3

Source or Donor

Chase, Epaphrus "Bull" (1801-1867)

Acquisition Method

Gift

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

14-1/2 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Chase, Epaphrus "Bull" (1801-1867)