BOOT AND SHOE MAKER'S SHOP - Distinguished by its interesting sign, this reconstructed building on Duke of Gloucester Street
has been furnished as an 18th century shoe maker's shop. A workman in colonial work clothes there makes and repairs 18th century
shoes and explains the authentic tools of the trade to visitors. Foreground: pegging heel; Background: stitching welt-waxing
thread Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Title:
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER'S SHOP - Distinguished by its interesting sign, this reconstructed building on Duke of Gloucester Street has been furnished as an 18th century shoe maker's shop. A workman in colonial work clothes there makes and repairs 18th century shoes and explains the authentic tools of the trade to visitors. Foreground: pegging heel; Background: stitching welt-waxing thread Williamsburg, Virginia.Creator:
Charles LoweSubject:
FacilitiesCommercial facilities
Mercantile facilities
Clothing stores
Shoe stores
Interiors
People
Description:
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER'S SHOP - Distinguished by its interesting sign, this reconstructed building on Duke of Gloucester Street has been furnished as an 18th century shoe maker's shop. A workman in colonial work clothes there makes and repairs 18th century shoes and explains the authentic tools of the trade to visitors. Foreground: pegging heel; Background: stitching welt-waxing thread Williamsburg, Virginia.Publisher:
Keystone View CompanyContributor:
Gifford M. MastDate:
1954Type:
PhotographyFormat:
Keystone photo print 7.18 in. x 4.18 in.Identifier:
1996.0009.KU105109Language:
engCoverage:
North and Central AmericaUnited States
Virginia
Williamsburg
Williamsburg