Patent Model - Improvement in Nailing-Lasts for Boots and Shoes
Maker and role
Joseph Safford, Patentee
American Boot and Shoe Machine Works, Assignee
Production date
Sep 24 1872
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Iron, paint
Measurements
14 x 8 x 8" (35.6 x 20.3 x 20.3cm)
Description
Stafford's patent is for "the production of a last conveniently arranged upon a stand in such a manner that a boot or shoe may be easily drawn onto the same, and be firmly held in position thereon while the shank is being nailed, or the bottom finished..." (Patent Number 131,565)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.1481a,b
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