Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
1879
1971.104
Oil on linen
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Luce Center
Bootjack
Object name
Bootjack
Date
early 19th century
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 x 11 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 9.8 x 28.9 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Wrought iron bootjack composed of flat piece of iron with pair of iron legs raising one end; raised end has two-pronged heel holder with curved points.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number
1946.63
Gallery Label
This bootjack came from the home of Rev. Samuel Jones near Philadelphia.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
