Thatcher's Needle

Object/Artifact

Forget-me-not, A social history archive

Name/Title

Thatcher's Needle

Entry/Object ID

6616

Description

This is, thatcher's needle of English origin. These were used in England for fetching the roofs of the early houses. Does have a stamping. Patent number 18078, stamped 18th of 8th 21.Probably a pretty scarce tool in Australia.

Collection

Tools