Boot Powderer
1762-1763 (made)
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This gentleman's dress accessory was used to contain powder which could be sprinkled into his boots to assist in putting them off and pulling them on. More commonly made in steel, this silver example reflects the status of its original owner.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, decorated with piercing |
| Brief description | Silver, London hallmarks for 1762-3, mark WL (unidentified). |
| Physical description | Silver container with a hinged lid, pierced in a decorative pattern. |
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| Credit line | Given by Guy Oswald and Rupert Oswald Smith |
| Object history | This contained powder which could be shaken out into one's boots so that they were easier to pull on and off. Such accessories are usually made of steel, so this silver example reflects the status of its original owner. |
| Historical context | Used to contain powder for the inside of boots making it easier to put on and pull off. |
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| Summary | This gentleman's dress accessory was used to contain powder which could be sprinkled into his boots to assist in putting them off and pulling them on. More commonly made in steel, this silver example reflects the status of its original owner. |
| Bibliographic reference | Domestic Metalwork 1640-1820, Rupert Gentle and Rachael Feild, p.370 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.1078-1927 |
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| Record created | October 16, 2006 |
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