Patent Model - Improvement in Boot-Holders
Maker and role
Abraham Breneman, Patentee
Production date
Aug 03 1875
See full details
Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood
Measurements
20 x 16 x 2 1/2" (50.8 x 40.6 x 6.4cm)
Description
Breneman's patent "consists in rounding off the heel portion, widening out upward to the run, giving the toe portion more dip, and in the manner of forming the sliding wedge held in side grooves, a guide-pin, and coiled spring, so as to adapt its shape for easy insertion into long-legged boots, for holding the same for the purpose of cleaning and dressing them up." (Patent Number 166,182)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.2002
Currently on display?
Maker
Public comments
Be the first to comment on this object record.