University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
55/144
Description
A last, also known as a ‘hobbing foot’, is used by a boot or shoe maker as a model on which to make shoes to fit individual feet. Nothing is known about the origin of this last.
Physical description
1 cobbler's last: metal
Object name
Last
Material
Metal
Associated subject
CRAFTS : leather-working
Boot and shoe making
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14144.tif - High resolution image