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TOOL: LEATHERWORKING FLOCKING IRON (?), SEDGWICK

Overview

Wooden handled tool with a long metal piece at the end. Metal end is a round metal length that has been doubled over and comes to a rounded end. .

Historical information

Likely used by Alexander Douglas Sedgwick in his shed at 50 Bedford Street, Subiaco.
Used to punch holes in leather in saddlemaking and leatherworking.

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Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2023.528.9
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Statement of significance

An example of old saddlers and leatherworking tools.

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