Historical information

A shoehorn or shoe horn is a tool that lets the user put on a shoe more easily. It does so by keeping the shoe open and by providing a smooth surface for the foot and the heel to move, without crushing the shoe's counter (the vertical portion of the shoe that wraps around the back of the foot), in this way acting as a first class lever. (ref Wikipedia).
This shoehorn was an advertising item for Jenkin Shoe Stores of Sydney, New South Wales.

Significance

Shoehorns were commonly used in the 1930's- 1950's.

Physical description

A silver coloured metal spoon shaped shoe horn with a hole in the handle. It advertises Jenkin Shoe Stores, Sydney. Two leaves on either side of some small flowers are engraved on it.

Inscriptions & markings

JENKIN SHOE STORES
SYDNEY