Last.
A foot-shaped block
A B placed inside a shoe, to give shape to the upper and hold the parts, which are tacked thereto previous to pegging.
F is a last, shown side up to expose the sole, which has a metallic rim around the edge to hold a wooden sole, which may be replaced when worn out.
D B is a metallic footshaped anvil for holding boots and shoes while clinching nails.
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Movable sole-last. |
Lasts are mentioned by
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1258]
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Last-shaped anvil. |
the Greek authors.
Right and left lasts were introduced in
England about 1785.
