University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
76/306
Description
A carpenter's tool bag made of woven rush with a sacking lining and webbing handles and binding. Bags like this were used for carrying tools from one job to another. Other names include 'frail' and 'tool bass'.
Physical description
1 tool bag: rush [woven]; sacking; whole very worn
Object name
Bag, carpentry, Bag, tool
Material
Plant fibre, rush, Fibre
Technique
Basketry, plaited, Stitched
Associated subject
INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION : building and construction
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13803.tif - High resolution image