Button Crimper
Metal button crimper from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. It was used to fix the staple-like metal tags of buttons onto shoes and boots. It would have been used in the making of button boots, ...
Cardboard Box
Cardboard box from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. It contains three buckles, press studs, punches and screws . The box lid is labelled Northampton. Southorn was establised in 1825 by William ...
Clamp
Wooden clamp used at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. It is made from two pieces of wood that are attached with two metal screws. The clamp was held between the legs. Southorn was establised in ...
Comptometer
Comptometer used in Southorn boot makers, Leamington Spa. It is made of green coloured metal and has a display screen at the front. It has black plastic handles either side and numbered keys in white ...
Crocodile Skin
A piece of crocodile skin used to make bags and shoes at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. The skin is dark brown. A label on the reverse gives the price of the skin as: "£18 per cm 43 x 18 = £774". ...
Deer Bone
A flat piece of deer bone used for 'boning up' at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. Boots are made from the 'wrong' side of the leather so that if they get scratched the finish can easily be restored. ...
Deer Bone
A deer bone used for 'boning up' at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. Boots are made from the 'wrong' side of the leather so that if they get scratched the finish can easily be restored. The shine ...
Dormer Place and The Parade, Leamington Spa
Black and white photograph, 1975. View of the corner of Dormer Place and the Parade, Leamington Spa. St Peter's church can be seen in the distance along Dormer Place. This photograph was produced by the ...
Dormer Place, Leamington Spa
Black and white photograph of the corner of Dormer Place during the 1932 flood. 87mm x 62mm.
Dormer Place, Leamington Spa
A black and white photograph of children and a horse, Dormer Place, Leamington Spa. 88mm x 88mm
Everett's Blacking
A jar of Everett's blacking from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. A brown ceramic jar with a black plastic stopper. It has a white label printed with a description and directions for use. Southorn ...
French Chalk
A wooden container of French Chalk from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. The container has a twist-off outer lid and an inner 'shaker' lid. It is made from polished wood. Southorn was establised ...
Glossary of Leather Terms
Glossary of Leather Terms from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. The book was produced by the British Standards Institution in 1956. It has a grey coloured cover and inside is an alphabetical list ...
Hammer
A clump hammer from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. It has a metal head and wooden handle. The end of the handle has broken off. It was used to knock down soles. Southorn was establised in 1825 ...
Heel
Wooden heel covered in black leather from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. Southorn was establised in 1825 by William Southorn. In 1847 the company moved to The Parade, where it remained until ...
Heel
Plastic heel covered in black leather from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. Southorn was establised in 1825 by William Southorn. In 1847 the company moved to The Parade, where it remained until ...
Heel Tips
A pair of plastic heel tips attached to a piece of card. The heel tips are brown and slightly scuffed. They have been punched through the card, which is printed in Italian. Southorn was establised in ...
J.T. Southorn, Exterior
Sepia photograph of the exterior of J.T. Southorn on The Parade in Leamington Spa. Southorn was establised in 1825 by William Southorn. In 1847 the company moved to The Parade, where it remained until ...