AWL
H1995.333
Awl with steel rectangular shaped blade fitted with a wooden handle. Between socket and handle is a brass plate and leather washer. Awls are sharp metal spikes used for making holes in soft material, they penetrate by squeezing material apart.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.333 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 Mar 1995 |
| Credit: | John McMahon |
Material
| Wood |
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| Metal |
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| Leather |
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Measurement
| length | 225mm |
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| width | 30mm |
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