Bootmaker Fitting Boot Last in Alpine Texas 1939

A bootmaker works in his shop in Alpine, Texas, in May 1939. He fits the last and sole into the upper part of a boot, illustrating the skill involved in traditional bootmaking. This region in Brewster County was known for its craftsmanship, highlighting the significance of handmade goods in American culture during the late 1930s.

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