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TOOL: LEATHER STICK, WOODEN, LIPFERT FAMILY

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Overview

Roughly spatula-shaped tool with slightly curved handle. Flat and straight sided along its whole length up to the head, where it is rounded off to form an edge. Used to spread glue on leather when joining seams. Probably used by Otto Lipfert who enjoyed doing leatherwork as a hobby. From the Lipfert home at 270 York Street, Subiaco.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1991.136
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Keywords
Leather
HANDCRAFTS
LIPFERT, Hermann Franz Otto
LIPFERT FAMILY
Craftsmen
Photographed 2023
Cancer Foundation Of W.A
Statement of significance

Tool used in leather working

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
72
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