Bootjack

Object Name:

Bootjack

Object ID:

1965.043.06

Date:

1800-1900

Description:

Boot jack, painted cast iron. In shape of reclining woman with legs upward and spread, arms extended to sides with arms bent to appear like they are under her head. Figure has long, black stockings that extend above knees; blue straps painted around top with red decoration on outside of each strap representing either buckle or tie. Red sash around hips with red fringe hanging off bottom edge. Sash has some mirror, colored bands near top and bottom edge. Gold belt around waist with black borders. Wide, red band under arms and over tops of breasts. Wide, colored band across top edge of garment piece. Another colored band in center of red band. Gold necklace with fob hanging at center front around her neck. Red dot in center of fob. Two gold bands around wrist area with red-centered fobs on them. Hair painted black. Red lipstick. One painted blue eye and paint has flaked on other eye. Skin tones cream color. Her costume could be one piece with red bands at top and bottom edges.

Material:

Metal
Iron

Dimensions:

H-2.8 W-4.5 L-9.2 inches

Provenance:

One of a group of eight items from the Peterborough, NH, home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jewett.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jewett