Shipyard Carpenter's toolbox with tools
AssociatedAssociated with
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)
Datec.1890
Object NameToolbox
Mediumwood, metal
ClassificationsMaritime History
Dimensions84cm x 33cm 32cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Mr Douglas Kerr.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS077139.1
About MeThese tools belonged to a Swedish ship's carpenter, John Westermark, who arrived in Aberdeen in 1890 from Sunspall, Sweden, to work at Hall Russell's shipyard to work on the timber boats. The tool box was made by John Westermark and has his initials on the lid.