Stretcher, Shoe
- Object Name:
- Stretcher, Shoe
- Object ID:
- 1994.508.16
- Description:
- Stretcher, shoe-leather. Steel. Two tapered handles operate vertically. Box joint. Upper handle has slightly tapered rectangular jaw in front of joint. Slightly squarish large tab that extends downward near box joint. Surface of jaw has a number of smooth striations across it. Lower handle passes through interior of box joint; slightly tapering, concave surface jaw. Striations across inside surface of jaw. Lower jaw has slightly convex surface. Where jaws meet at front, front edge of lower jaw has been peened downward slightly. Tip of lower handle broken off and missing. Upper handle extends about one inch longer but its end is also broken off and missing. For stretching leather on shoe last.
- Material:
- Metal
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-1.1 W-0.5 L-6.8 inches
- Subjects:
- Shoe making, Shoemaking, Shoe industry
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