Shoehorn

identifier

ID 630

morphology

morphological unit

shovel/spade/trowel-shaped

craft

household goods

holotype

MOT V 2003.0035 L=30,5cm WD=4cm WT=115gr

holotype

MOT V Dv 1243 L=15cm WD=4,5cm WT=50gr. Inscription: CHAUSSURES ELITE.

alias

shoe lift (syn.) (SALAMAN 1986: 174)

alias

puller-on (syn.) (SALAMAN 1986: 174)

alias

shoe-iron (syn.) (SALAMAN 1986: 174)

description

Elongated (approx. 8-25 cm), rounded, slightly concave piece of plastic, metal or horn that is held against the inside of a shoe while it is being put on. Because the hollow takes the shape of the heel, it slides easily into the shoe along it without pushing the back flat. Sometimes the shoehorn is provided with a button hook at the other end. [MOT]