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AWL; LEATHERWORK

1900
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Tools
Overview

Leather working awl, composed of wooden handle and metal tip.
Used for punching holes in leather.
Handle has previous accession number, also shows split/hollow along length that may be deliberate.
Likely locally made.
The metal tip of the awl is slightly corroded, the wooden handle chipped along the end and exhibiting a large split down the middle- this split is polished on the inside, so it is unclear if this represents repaired damage or intentional design.

Historical information

previous accession number CH 74
The tip was used for punching holes in leather for sewing/binding and was slightly curved to allow for inscribing simple designs.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2012.7
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Height or length
14.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

CH 74

Year
1900
Statement of significance

The value of the item considered for accession lies in its association with its relative representativeness and rarity.
The leatherworking awl is considered to be only of local significance, however could be used to further develop the museums trades display, which already displays woodworking, metalworking and farming tools.

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