Business Card
A postcard with a business heading for W. Smith & son boot stores, 1956.
Cobbler's Bradawl
This is a bradawl from the cobbler W. Smith and Son of Bath Street, Leamington Spa. In 1875 William Smith bought the shoe shop at 58 Bath Street, where he was apprenticed. He ran the shop until his death ...
Cobbler's Hammer
This hammer is from the cobbler W. Smith and son of Bath Street, Leamington Spa. A name was stamped into the iron head of the hammer, but this is now illegible, and the handle is broken. In 1875 William ...
Cobbler's Hammer
This is a cobbler's hammer from W. Smith and Son of Bath Street, Leamington Spa. The iron head and handle of the hammer are made all in one. In 1875 William Smith bought the shoe shop at 58 Bath Street, ...
Cobbler's Wax Pot
This salt-glazed, stoneware pot was used by the cobbler W. Smith and Son to hold wax. In 1875 William Smith bought the shoe shop at 58 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, where he was apprenticed. He ran the ...
Foot Measure
A cobbler's foot measure made from a long square section of ruler, with measurements given on three sides, c. 1875-1956.
Shoemaker's Last
Curved metal tool used by shoemakers in the production of shoes. It has a thick wooden handle.