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  • Object number
    54/568
  • Creator
    Kearney & Foot (Manufacturer)
  • Description
    This is a flat file, a hand woodworking tool used for smoothing wood. It has a square end, which tapers slightly. The handle end is stamped 'KEARNEY & FOOT MADE IN U.S.A'. It was used by the donor's father, who was a wheelwright and carpenter in Braishfield, Hampshire.
  • Physical description
    1 flat file: steel; good condition
  • Production place
    United States of America
  • Production date
    1954
  • Object name
    File
  • Material
    Metal, steel
  • Associated subject
    CRAFTS : wood-working
    Wheelwrighting
  • Associated person/institution
    Bown, Higgins James (Agent)
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