The bottomer of boots sat on a low bench and did most of his work on his lap and knee.
"Confessions of Boyhood"
John Albee
I am not worried that way so much, I cannot remember what I wrote anyway and I can think of one or two people I am pretty sure will come bottomer than me-or B either.
"The Lost Kafoozalum"
Pauline Ashwell
A "bottomer" is the act that is considered next in importance to the "Topper," and is billed in big type at the bottom of the billing.
"Continuous Vaudeville"
Will M. Cressy