University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
63/139
Description
This awl is part of a set of netmaking tools. Its use is not clear, but it was possibly used for finishing and splicing. According to the donor, none of his relatives were of fishing stock and he was puzzled as to why he had netmaking tools in his possession.
Physical description
1 awl: wood
Object name
Awl
Material
Wood
Associated subject
CRAFTS : textile-working
Net making
Associated person/institution
Calder, Paul (Agent)
Borough Museum, Newbury (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5044.tif - High resolution image