Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats Collection Bootscraper

Franklin Mint The Curio Cabinet Cats Collection Boot-scraper (1986) From the 1600’s to the early years of the 20th century the Boot-scraper was a familiar sight on the doorsteps of most households. Before roads were paved, such an object was a necessity to protect floors from dirt. The cat-shaped Boot-scraper reached the height of its popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, for it was during this period that objects made in the cast-iron medium became readily accessible to large numbers of consumers. Measurements: 4” L x 3” T at tail Material: Cast iron