Paling knife, shingle froe, c. 1870s - 1930s

Historical information

Likely used by the Jensen family who were early settlers in the Martin's Creek area, 35 miles north of Orbost, along the Bonang - Orbost Road in c. 1890. Peter Jensen came from Denmark.

Physical description

A flat iron blade, sharpened on the bottom and attached to a wooden handle. The blade has a pointed end.

Inscriptions & markings

BRADES CO.

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