An open question on when the shoemaking last, the foot-shaped form used to build and repair shoes, first came into use.
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Why OpenStandard reference material documents Roman-era and later medieval use of the last but gives no invention date, era, or archaeological find naming the origin of the tool itself, as opposed to footwear generally. 1 What Would ResolveA dated archaeological find of a shoemaking last, or a specialist history of shoemaking tools naming an origin period, distinct from a general history of shoes. 1 Discipline NeededHistory of technology and archaeology of craft tools 1 Open Question
Standard reference material documents Roman-era and later medieval use of the last but gives no invention date, era, or archaeological find naming the origin of the tool itself, as opposed to footwear generally.
What would resolve this A dated archaeological find of a shoemaking last, or a specialist history of shoemaking tools naming an origin period, distinct from a general history of shoes.
OpenHistory of technology and archaeology of craft toolsLast (Shoemaking) (Wikipedia)
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