screw driver, first half 20th century

Historical information

This screwdrivers is a woodwork toolused for driving screws into materials or for securing or loosening parts on machinery. It was probably used on a rural property in early Orbost...

Significance

This is an example of a domestic tool commonly used in the first half of the 20th century before the widespread use of power tools.

Physical description

A large steel flat head screw driver with a rounded, wooden grooved handle.

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