This file would be used by a tradesperson or home handyman to smooth the edges of the wooden piece he or she was working on. The surfaces of the file would be of different abrasiveness to suit different stages of the job. A file would be part of a woodworker's tool kit.
Significance
This design of this file has been used since at least the early 20th century and can be found in stores today.
Physical description
File; small metal three-sided file with wooden handle.
