Object number
52/30
Description
This is a clogger's tool used for etching a groove round the sole which holds the leather uppers of the shoe. It cuts with a small gouge-like blade. It was used up until 1952 by the donor, whose family were cloggers for many generations.
Physical description
1 Grip: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘… // DATE ACQUIRED: // GROUP: // NEGATIVE: // PERIOD: // PLACE OF ORIGIN: // NUMBER: // DESCRIPTION: ' ...The clog irons are either bought ready made or made by a local blacksmith. These are fitted for the individual customer by the clogger. The leather uppers are also fitted by the clogger, they are in two pieces which are sewn together and fastened into the groove of the clog sole. Then another strip of leather is nailed over the groove.'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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