Object number
81/17
Description
Double pointed steel awl used in making leather boots. From a cobbler in Thatcham, rescued from a refuse tip.
A double pointed steel awl with a beech handle used in making leather boots. It belonged to a cobbler in Thatcham, and was rescued by the donor from a refuse tip.
Physical description
1 awl: metal, wood
Archival history
This and other tools (81/16-81/19) belonged to Mr Rivers, a cobbler on High Street, Thatcham, and was rescued by EJT Collins from Thatcham Refuse tip.
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