Awl

Rolerson awl

Rolerson awl

Name/Title

Awl

Entry/Object ID

2016.006.001

Description

Ivory sewing tool, awl, for making a hole for stitching. 2" long, c 1/4" diameter. Decorative design down one side. Dents at each end indicates it was turned on a lathe, therefore probably not scrimshaw made at sea.