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... Did you not observe the scraper at the door, sir?* exclaimed an offended spinster to gentleman who had entered the house without scraping his boots. Yes, 'm, said he ; and
I intend using it when I go out!
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Newspaper: Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury
Published: Saturday 11 July 1863

Manchester College, Mansfield Road, opposite 3 Mansfield Road, (above) two identical boot scrapers either side of doorway, encased in stone wall. (18th August 2013)
3 Mansfield Road, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford.
One boot scraper left hand side of door way, encased into wall, top step. 11" x 11" from back wall. (18th August 2013)
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