Object Record
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Metadata
Accession # |
C1990.010.070 |
Object Name |
Awl, Leather |
Collection |
Cogar Furniture Fund Collection |
Place of Origin |
Mt. Lebanon, NY |
Description |
Awl with storage handle. A: Handle, of dogwood, is hollow to contain alternate tips. Tips are replaceable or changeable. Several tips are stored inside with tiny wrench for changing tips. Wooden handle with metal ring at one end. B: Lid. Wooden. Has interior threading that mates with exterior threading of storage handle. Dome shaped. C. Metal tang for awl halt. Square shaped split down center. Screw threads at opposite end. Designed to grasp awl blade and then screw into halt to hold blade in place. D. Unidentified tool piece. Metal. Diamond shaped ring at one end, square at other end. E. Peg awl. Bullet shaped. Sharp on one end. Square, blunt and ridged on other end. Used for boring holes through leather for wooden pegs used in place of sewing or nailing. F. Bradding Awl. Chisel-like point on one end of blade, square on other end. Square end has ridges for making halt grip better. Used for making holes in leather for brads or nails. G. Bradding Awl. Short blade. Chisel-like point. Middle has a stopping ring to prevent inserting too deep into halt. H. Bradding Awl. Chisel-like point at one end, round with ridges at other end. Ridges for making halt grip better. Used for making holes in leather for brads or nails. I. Peg Awl. Loose awl blade with chisel-like point and square shaped end. Used for making holes in leather for wooden pegs used as an alternative to sewing. |
Material |
dogwood/metal |
Search Terms |
Mount Lebanon (New York) Shakers |