Needle, Leatherworking

Object Name

Materials

Metal

Catalogue Number

99.09.05

Dimensions

L 15.0cm X W 1.0cm

Description

A leatherworking needle. The needle consists of a curved banana-shaped body with a pointed end and a dull end with an eye.

History

A cobbler's leatherworking needle, designed for shoemaking and repair, has a sharp, sturdy tip and a large eye to accommodate thick threads like waxed linen. These needles enabled cobblers to stitch tough leather for durable footwear, evolving from simple bone or metal tools to specialized steel needles by the 19th century.

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