Late 19th C./Early 20th C. Cobbler’s Factory Shoe Rack C.1880-1920

ABOUT

An antique cobbler’s six tier industrial shoe rack on casters. The smooth rolling casters make them easy to move around and will not mar wooden floors. Designed for daily factory use, these are hardwood framed and very sturdy with simple construction and bracing. These racks were passed from department to department laden with shoe last forms in the process of building the shoes.

CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1920.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Pine.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Replica casters have been replaced.
DIMENSIONS H 53 in. W 31 in. D 13.5 in., Shelf Height 7.5 in.

HISTORY

Unknown.