Bootmaker Tracing Sole Leather in Alpine Texas 1939

A bootmaker in Alpine, Texas, traces the outline of a boot sole on sole leather in May 1939. This image illustrates the skill associated with bootmaking in Brewster County, where handcrafted boots were a significant part of local culture. The trade has deep roots in Texas, known for its distinctive Western style.

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