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Hubley Style Show Horse Cast Iron Double Horse Boot Scraper, 1940s-1960s
Item Details
| Materials | Cast Iron, Wood, Natural Materials |
| Period | 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Mid-20th Century |
| Origin | United States |
| Additional Information | The horses resemble Hubley’s mold Show Horse #345, first released in 1940 as a doorstop. A common cottage industry starting in the depression years involved blacksmiths repurposing door stops into boot scrapers, and among the popular choices were Hubley’s Show Horses ( Show Horse #348, Show Horse #345 and Small Show Horse ) and the Cocker Spaniel #487. |
Condition
- oxidation throughout; wear and loss to finishes; cracking to wood panels of brushes; significant loss to brush bristles.
Dimensions
19.25" W x 14.5" H x 12.0" D
Item #
ITMGD33662
