Pair of Old Folk Art Crate Wood Shoes, Presumed Trade Signs antique copper rivets and because of the excellent

and because of the excellent weight and size of this one

about to enter the picture frame

4 1/2" long x 13/16" widest x 1/2" deep

and it slides easily out if one wanted to replace it

I love the person who made this sign

Pair of Old Folk Art Crate Wood Shoes, Presumed Trade Signs antique copper rivets and because of the excellentI have to think these shoes were made, and hung, as trade signs for a cobbler, though I don't know for complete certain. Clearly they were made of crate wood that was lying around, with the red printed label of an old fruit crate visible on the back of one. The fronts feature recessed carving for the gold painted soles as well as pinprick decoration running across the toes, sides and fronts, subtle against the black but clearly visible. The black