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Waist wheel
A small hand tool used for marking a pattern on the welt of a shoe or boot. The tool comprises of a small metal wheel with a patterned edge mounted in a forked carriage, set in a wooden handle. The wheel would be heated and pushed along the surface of the leather, known as 'crowing'.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.8.76
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: James, Thomas
Association Type: Use
Date: 20th century (early/mid)
Place: Carnhedryn
Acquisition
Donation
Location
In store
Classification
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