Object. Collection of 2 shoemaking awls. One is only the blade remaining, 2 3/4” x 3/4”. The other has a handle of 4” and curved metal blade of c. 1 3/4”. Note re/blade: “This knife blade was given to Elkanah Caswell of Bolton by Earle Southwick when they were young men and worked together in Bolton (making shoes.” Also note saying “Earle Southwick afterwards was George ‘Boss’ Houghton.(sic)” (Old Acc. No. 69.03.01)