Awl
- Object Name:
- Awl
- Object ID:
- 1985.026
- Creator:
- Aiken, Herrick
Inventor - Place of Origin:
- Franklin, NH (patented)
- Date:
- 1858
- Description:
- Leatherworker's awl. Wooden handle. Steel socket stamped: "H. AIKEN / PATENT". Shaft stamped: "[?]AXON". Handle does not have screw cap and receptacle for holding additional awl inserts, as indicated in patent (see file). Awl insert does not appear to be one of the set patented by Aiken.
- Material:
- Metal
Wood
Steel - Dimensions:
- L-5.6 Dia-1.2 inches
- Provenance:
- One of several tools found by donors in trunk maker's shop in North Sudbury, MA.
28 tools in original drawer were given to NHHS (all except this one were consigned to auction). See file for history of trunk-making business. Patented 1858. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Snow M. Holloway
- People:
- Aiken, Herrick (1797-1866)
- Subjects:
- Wood working, Woodworking, Tools
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