Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.6a-ccc © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Artist's Tool Caddy with Tools

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Richard Welling (American, 1926 - 2009)

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 10 1/2 x 13in. (26.7 x 33cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

Object number2011.465.6a-ccc

DescriptionEquipment, drawing, and graphic design tools in a lazy susan style tool caddy. The caddy is round with four tiers arrranged in a circle made up of compartments for holding tools. The lowest tier has six open bins, the next tier has twenty four vertical holes, the next tier has twenty vertical holes, and the top tier has a central round vertical container divided into three compartments. The caddy is made of reddish/orange plastic. The caddy holds a variety of artist's tool including paint burshes, compasses, pens, pencils, screw drivers, a magnifying glass, a spoon, and other objects.

Collections

Richard Welling Collection

NotesObject Note: Caddy contains various objects in lower bins including paper clips, metal screws, nails, razor blades, picture hangers, hooks, a small plastic horse, an allen wrench, a key, wood fragments, pen nibs, plastic fragments, buttons, bent metal wires, wire fragments and other debris. [Soren Marra 1/23/13]

Status

Not on view