N° d'objet
69/47
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. This example was used by Henry Crocker, the donor's grandfather, of Bell Street, Henley.
Historique d'archive
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘CREASE // Crafts leather boots // A. J. Crocker // Wood Steel Leather. [pencil drawing].’
Nom d'objet
Document électronique
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13310.tif - High resolution image