repaired things instead of immediately replacing them, and practical mechanical knowledge was often passed from one generation to the next.
That is what makes these forgotten objects so fascinating. Something that looks completely mysterious today may once have been an essential part of everyday life.
Did You Recognize It?
If you knew immediately that it was an old-fashioned oil can, you probably grew up around some pretty interesting tools.
Did you remember what it was used for before reading the answer?
