Historical information
Historically, lasts were typically made from cast iron because this material retains its shape, even when in contact with wet materials (like leather) and subjected to the stresses of stretching and shaping shoes on them.
They were for home mending of shoes.
Significance
This item is an example of the self-reliance shown by rural families when household necessities were not readily available.
Physical description
A black cast iron boot last which can be used for three different sized sole placements boots / shoes.
