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TOOL: LEATHER NEEDLES, SEDGWICK
Subcollections
Overview
Three metal needles. Each has a sharp point at one end and is curved to the other end where there is a hole for threading.
Historical information
Likely used by Alexander Douglas Sedgwick in his shed at 50 Bedford Street, Subiaco.
Used to stitch together leather in saddlemaking and leatherworking.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2023.528.13a-c
Item type
Objects
Material
Metal
Statement of significance
An example of old saddlers and leatherworking tools.
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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