Object number
69/46
Description
This is a glazing iron, which was used hot after applying wax, inks, special polishes or heel balls to give the leather surface lustre, particularly within the soles and heels. The handle has two paper bands reading 'The Boston Series of High Class Shoe Tools for finishing hand and machine work' and 'READY FOR USE'. This example was used by Henry Crocker, the donor's grandfather, of Bell Street, Henley.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘CREASE // Crafts leather boots // A. J. Crocker // Wood Steel. Handle has two paper bands- 1. 'The Boston Series of High Class Shoe tools for finishing hand and machine work (Brown and yellow) 2. Ready for use (Red on white) [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13303.tif - High resolution image
