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Boot trees

Scope note

Devices of wood, metal, or plastic inserted in boots to maintain their shape when they are not being worn. Also, machines in a workshop or factory that force wooden parts into a boot to smooth out wrinkles during finishing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236245

Broader Terms used

<equipment for costume>

Term used for

trees, boot

Equivalent Terms used

boot tree

Created

12yrs ago

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