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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Needlework - Stitching Awl

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Overview

cream coloured plastic handle; metal shaft with slight curve at the tip

Historical information

A stitching awl is a manual tool that can puncture new holes or enlarge existing holes in a variety of materials. It is also used for sewing heavy materials, such as leather or canvas. It is a thin, tapered metal shaft, coming to a sharp point, either straight or slightly bent.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.176

Item type

Accessories

Domestic Objects

Needlework Equipment

Themes

Material

Cellulose Acetate

Metal

Plastic

Weight

8 g

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Keywords

Needlework Equipment

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 26 July, 2026

Completeness

83

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