Antique Civil War Era Wood Shoe Last by Daniel Shoemaker Philadelphia green probably size 44 Tall

probably size 44 Tall

tear and is free of stains and odors

There are a number of clues that lead me to identify this as Juliana

Sleeves:            23"

the Abraham & Straus name was dropped in favor of the use of Macy’s

Antique Civil War Era Wood Shoe Last by Daniel Shoemaker Philadelphia green probably size 44 TallThis is a wonderful antique wood shoe last that is stamped on its side with D Shoemaker 227 Callowhill St Philada. Records show Daniel Shoemaker as having been a lastmaker, residing at 227 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, and having made shoe lasts from 1858 until 1868. The last is for the left foot only unfortunately, I do not have the right foot last. It measures 11 in length, so was meant for an adult. It has a hole drilled through it at the back,