Boot Shaping Process in Alpine Texas May 1939

A vintage image from May 1939 captures skilled workers shaping boot lowers at a boot shop in Alpine, Texas. They placed pieces of leather into a crimping machine as part of traditional bootmaking techniques. This scene reflects the artisanal craftsmanship that characterized Brewster Countys boot industry during that era.

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