For some light Sunday reading, publisher Toolemera Press has a nice selection of vintage tool catalogs going back to the 1800’s for free viewing on their website, along with some interesting photo galleries. Via Best Made Company.

A catalog from Mack & Co., circa 1909. Many tool illustrations.

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A printing plate of an axe head from the Underhill Edge Tool Company, circa 1860.

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