I've always thought it interesting that "Peg and Awl" seems to be one of the few songs where the new technology is welcomed by the craftperson.
Of course, the tone may just be of resignation:

PEG AND AWL

In the year of eighteen and one
Peg and awl
In the year of eighteen and one
Peg and awl
In the year of eighteen and one
Peggin' shoes was all I done
Hand me down my peg, my peg and awl.

In the year of eighteen and two
Peggin' shoes was all I'd do.
Hand me down etc.

They invented a new machine,
Prettiest thing I ever seen.
Throw away etc...

Pegs a hundred pair to my one
Peggin' shoes it ain't no fun,
Throw away etc.

In the year of eighteen and three
New machine it set me free.
Throw away etc.

In the year of eighteen and four,
Swore I'd peg them shoes no more.
Throw away etc.