From collection Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Collection
Shoemaker's lasts with cast iron support post
Two Shoemaker's Lasts with cast iron post to support lasts as cobbler works on them (one 9" and one 5"). Found in the old Lewis Ladd barn, a.k.a. Spurling home, and Freeman home (across from donor's home). Lewis Ladd died in 1912 at 88 years old.
Details
These items were 'rediscovered' and identified by donor in the archives basement during archives meeting 1/15/16. Previously donor unknown - 1/15/16 donor identified. Returned to Archives May2019 from museum.
