Brass Bootjack c. 1938

This drawing by Henry Rasmusen (1855-1995) depicts a bootjack from 1938, a tool for removing boots. The bootjack is made of brass and decorated with the American flag and the letters "B.W." in the center of the design. The detail of the design reveals the artist's attention to the craft of bootjack making. This drawing of a bootjack is an interesting study in the design and function of everyday tools, particularly those associated with the American frontier.