Boot Tree

Description: Object is a large, 4 piece wooden boot form. Each piece fits together wit grooves. A: This piece is from the toe to the front of the ankle. There is an "MB" burned into the bottom and a ridge that tapers in at the back of the foot. B: A long, half-cylindrical shape with two wooden prongs sticking…

Description: Object is a large, 4 piece wooden boot form. Each piece fits together wit grooves. A: This piece is from the toe to the front of the ankle. There is an "MB" burned into the bottom and a ridge that tapers in at the back of the foot. B: A long, half-cylindrical shape with two wooden prongs sticking out of the bottom, and a short, squared off ridge at the unvarnished back. There is "MB" burned into the unvarnished side. The brass oval plaque is missing. The engraved L's are faded. C: A long thin piece of wood with a rounded handle at the top and ridge in one side, and a groove on the other. There is an "MB" burned into the grooved side, and an L engraved on either side of the handle. D: A half-cylindrical wooden shape that tapers down to a rounded bottom. There is a groove in the unvarnished side and an "MB" burned there.

Narrative: The boot was apparently used by the Provincial Police when making a pair of leather police boots.