A New or Improved Internal Stiffener for Boots and Shoes.

摘要

12,877. Simons, J. June 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stiffeners are made from raw cowhide or calf skin, or other suitable hide or skin, which, after removal from the animal, is simply cleaned and freed from bair and then treated with water to render it sufficiently pliable, after which it is allowed to dry at the ordinary temperature. Such stiffeners are stated to be especially suitable for use in the toes of boots and shoes