Object number
92/96
Creator
Description
This is a pair of spring-loaded stretching pliers, used for stretching boots and shoes, especially to accommodate bunions. They were made by George Barnsley & Sons Ltd. of Sheffield.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Description: Large pliers with strong spring action which forces them open. One arm has an open ring end and the other has a ball shaped end which fits into the ring when closed. // Inscription: G. BARNSLEY & SONS, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND (also shoe symbol) // Dimensions: Length: 42.0cm // Associated information: Used for stretching an area on leather shoes to accommodate bunions. // See attached letter from C. S. Smith and page from Barnsley catalogue. // References: 2MRL P2/B/B2’
Production place
Sheffield
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Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16035.tif - High resolution image
