Historical information

Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools .
Bootmakers made shoes for early settlers and being leather workers also made saddles and other leather product

Significance

This hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

Hammer with wood handle and steel head. One side of head is rounded and the other chisel shaped