Shoe Stretcher

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This machine is used to stretch shoes in order to make them fit. A large handle and screw shrank or expanded the foot, The foot is split down the middle for the purpose of expanding the width. It is in fair condition but quite worn. Shoe-shaped, brown , made of wood with a long threaded rod which goes into the back of the shoe piece. When the rod turns, the main body expands.

Source:

Fotsch, Klaus

Date of Object:

Unknown

Dimensions:

L44 cm W 6.5 cm shoe L 22 cm.

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Accession #:

986.09.26

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