INSIDE THE STUDIO |
(Photo above) Prior to molding, the Jockey's arms are hand stuffed with kapok
(Photo above) Here is a tray of stuffed and molded feet
(Photo above) The felt costume is slipped onto the Brownie
(Photo above) The felt and leather hat visor is sewn together
(Photo above) The seams are ironed flat inside the Jockey's cap
(Photo above) Gather stitches are sewn for the tiny felt buttons
(Photo above) A tray of completed Jockey caps
(Photo above) The Jockey's leather boot uppers are sewn & topstitched
(Photo above) The boot uppers are prepared for forming
(Photo above) Each boot is hand-cobbled on the metal last
(Photo above) A group of Brownie Jockey's near completion