Tool Display Panel

Product MakerProduct of Allen Manufacturing Co. (American, 1910 - 1986)

Dateabout 1945

MediumWood, steel, plastic

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 32 x 20 x 1in. (81.3 x 50.8 x 2.5cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1995.73.1

DescriptionWood panel display for Allen hex-socket screws, wrenches, and other implements. The panel is a flat board with a framed border. The hardware is attached to the panel by metal wires and is arranged in symmetrical patterns. The top row consists of 17 socket head cap screws arranged in descending order from either side (each side is a mirror image of the other). The second row is diagonal at either side, comprised of six hex-socket pipe plugs descending from large to small. In between these descending rows is a vertically-hung "Handi-hex" screwdriver with a red plastic handle. Next to it are two empty spaces and wire where other "Handi-hex" or "T-wrenches" would have been displayed. The third row is made up on the left side by four flat head set screws in descending size order, and on the right side by four hex-socket shoulder screws. The fourth row has two diagonally ascending rows of an unknown hex-socket bolt. In the middle of the panel, between these rows, is a circular display of six types of Allen "L-wrenches." Below that is a row of eleven dowel pins, with one missing on the end of each side of the row. The bottom row features 17 unknown hex-socket screws.

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