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This is a clogger's tool, used to make the hollow of the clog sole. This stage of the production process is called "rounding up". The hollower has a small concave blade for this purpose. It was used up until 1952 by the donor, whose family were cloggers for many generations.

1 knife, hollower: metal; good condition

1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Nineteenth century

Knife, clogging, Knife, hollowing

Carter (Maker)