Shoemaker
Usually a man, a shoemaker was generally not a full time job. However, a his skill as a shoemaker meant that an enslaved man would be asked to repair bridals, harnesses, and the plethora of leather goods used in plantation operation.
Oak Alley Plantation will be CLOSED on January 21,22 & 22, 2025 for severe winter weather.
Usually a man, a shoemaker was generally not a full time job. However, a his skill as a shoemaker meant that an enslaved man would be asked to repair bridals, harnesses, and the plethora of leather goods used in plantation operation.