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Title |
Cobbler's Hammer, c. 1930-1960 |
Object Name |
Hammer, Cobbler's |
Description |
Cobbler's Hammer, c. 1930-1960. Wooden handle slightly tapers to metal hammer head. Wood travels through hole in hammer head to attach together, wood can be seen from top of hammer head. Metal head is rectangular shape than narrows to thin oval shape with rounded edge. Rectangular side of hammer head has eight flat edges. |
Date |
c. 1930-1960 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2013.007.026 |
Dimensions |
H-13 W-4.5 D-1.5 inches |
Collection |
3D - Leather, Horn & Shellworking Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
None. |
Provenance |
Milton did cobble work at home. |
Notes |
"A shoe cobbler is a craftsman or woman who specializes in repairing shoes. Traditionally, these individuals also made shoes, although most modern ones focus on repair and restoration, not the manufacture of new shoes..." [http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-shoe-cobbler.htm 7/27/2015] |
Search Terms |
Bandit Built Store Cavalli Family Cavalli Bros. Store Cavalli, Charles Cavalli, Frank G. Cavalli, Milton R. Cobbler La Honda - Businesses Leather Shoe Shoe Making Shoes Tools |
Subjects |
Shoemakers Shoemaking Shoes |
People |
Cavalli Family Cavalli, Charles and Frank Cavalli, Milton R. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Milton Cavalli |