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Shoehorn

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-52846

Description

Shoehorn made of steer bone; carved hollow like a funnel; cracking along right side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shoehorns
bone (material)
bone (material)
Shoehorn
Bone
Shoehorn

Pattern

Bone

Associated Person

Abigail Lewis

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 2.65 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1942.10

Places

Wells (Rutland county, Vermont)

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