Awl, sewing

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Awl, sewing

Entry/Object ID

1.97.215 abc

Description

(a,b,c) Material: metal, wood, textile. Size: 1 5/16" diameter x 5 3/8" L. (a) Awl. Description: steel needle inserted into the end of a cylindrical tool - bobbin of waxed cord riveted to metal strap above needle - red wooden handle grip on upper end threaded to receive cap - hollow cylinder for needle storage. (b) Cap. Description: cherry red stained wooden cap - inside threaded to screw onto awl top. Needle. [c] Description: steel needle (2 1/8" L.) - sharply pointed at one end with "eye" - larger at shaft end.

Context

Sewing Notions. Cobbler, Shoe. Leather.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Awl, Sewing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Awl, Leather

Nomenclature Class

Leather, Horn & Shellworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

November 20, 1997

Update Date

November 21, 2024