1958.27

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Details

ID Number

1958.27

Category

T&E For Materials

Sub-category

textileworking T&E

Item Name

awl

Materials

METAL, STEEL

Description

sail maker's tool; steel, grey with some browning; notched handle with hole through the centre and curved appliance

History

identified by Mr. J.A.W. Scratch as a tool used by sail maker for making a cut in the sail, then pulling the twine, cord or thread through the hole by means of this tool.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Manufacturing subject

Transportation / Transport subject

Water / Eau subject

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