The Utilitarian Beauty in This Antique Custom Linesman's Tool Bag

It is fascinating to see what tradespeople fabricate for themselves to make their jobs easier. And for every Studley Tool Chest, there are probably thousands of unseen objects like in languishing in attics and basements. Tested's Adam Savage collects 19th- and 20th-century linesman's tools. This month he acquired a rare find: A handmade custom tool bag used by a 20th-century linesman. Purpose-built, this humble-looking bag is utilitarian design at its finest. The variety of materials...