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Various shoemaking tools

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Various shoemaking tools

Various tools used by a shoemaker or cobbler, including scissors, pliers, hammers, a skewer, a ruler and strong thread

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1875 Cobbler Cobbling Hammers Including Manual Manufacture Pliers Ruler Scissors Shoe Maker Shoe Making Skills Strong Thread Tools Skewer


EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the 1870s and witness the intricate world of a French shoemaker or cobbler at work. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, showcases a myriad of essential tools used in the manual manufacture of shoes. The shoemaker's workbench is adorned with an assortment of items, each playing a crucial role in the meticulous process of creating a pair of bespoke footwear. At the forefront of the image, a pair of scissors, their blades gleaming, are poised and ready to be used for cutting leather. Nearby, a set of pliers, with their jaws worn from years of use, awaits to bend and shape the leather to fit the contours of the foot. A hammer, with its head embossed with the mark of a renowned French manufacturer, rests on the table, ready to be used to secure the stitches. A skewer, a long, thin metal rod, is positioned next to the hammer, used to pierce the leather and prepare it for stitching. A ruler, marked with centimeters, sits atop the workbench, ensuring each measurement is precise. Strong thread, coiled neatly, is within easy reach, ready to be used to sew the various parts of the shoe together. The shoemaker's attire, complete with a crisp white shirt, suspenders, and a wide-brimmed hat, adds to the authenticity of the scene. The clothing, a testament to the era's fashion, further emphasizes the historical significance of this photograph. The shoemaking industry, a vital part of the French economy during this period, relied heavily on the skills and dexterity of artisans like this one, who, with their manual tools, transformed raw materials into beautiful, functional footwear.

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