From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.10022
Sail makers tools layed out for display, at the Fortune Inc. sail loft. " Tools of the sailmaker's trade as pictured above (L to R) include heavy shears, marlin spikes, pliers, heaver, bench hook, awl and wooden yardstick. In the foreground are the leather "palm" or sailmaker's thimble and needles of various sizes and shapes." [ref NF 07/1963 P.33]
