Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2018.40.4 |
Object Name |
Tree, Shoe |
Description |
Tree, shoe, 12"l x 1 3/4"w, wood & metal, pointed wooden tip with metal bar, wooden ball at opposite end. Shoe trees are essential for maintaining a shoe's proper shape. When inserted into the shoe, it allowed the shoe to dry out correctly and keep the leather from cracking. Bartlett School teacher and principal Elvina Ness Brandt (1902-1996) was known for her stylish wardrobe and used this shoe tree with her footwear collection. |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1959 |
Material |
Wood, metal |
Width (in) |
1.750 |
Length (in) |
12.000 |
Number of images |
1 |
Search Terms |
Shoe tree |
Relation |
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Subjects |
Footwear Shoes |
People |
Brandt, Elvina Ness Brandt, Elvina Ness Ness, Elvina |
Accession number |
2018.40 |