Numero oggetto
69/58
Descrizione
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.
Storico archivio
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘CREASE // Crafts leather boots // A. J. Crocker // [pencil drawing].’
Nome oggetto
Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13314.tif - High resolution image