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Last, Shoe

Object/Artifact

Maple or birch last, a left. Top sliced away to toe. Very pronounced ""walled"" square toe- as if a wall were required across tips of toes. High instep. Moderate toe spring. 10"" long +/-"

G90.173

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1850

wood

last

shoe

form

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