Boot stretcher

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Close up of boot stretcher
Close up of boot stretcher
Description
Patent boot stretcher. Heel part attached to a metal rod with a piece of wood at the top. This heel part is also attached at the front to a wooden claw which is hinged and has three small metal cylinders inserted on either side. There is a locking lever o
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
The absence of any maker’s name suggests this lovely item was homemade – possibly as an apprentice piece; it certainly has that look about it. Mick Tighe bought it in a junk shop for a few pounds.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
wood, metal
Maker:
Colour:
brown
Dimensions:
Foot – 23(l) x 8.5(w) x 8(h) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
633.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
10/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007