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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.7a-t © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Artist's Tool Caddy with Tools
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.7a-t © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Artist's Tool Caddy with Tools

Original Owner (American, 1926 - 2009)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 6 3/4in. (24.8 x 14.6 x 17.1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.7a-t
DescriptionSquare black plastic tool caddy with artist’s tools and equipment. The caddy is square with an upper level made up of rows of square storage holes. The holes are arranged in a grid pattern of parallel rows of eight across and eight down with an extra row of eight on all four sides. This upper level is supported at four corners by square pillars which connect to the base. The base has the same pattern at the upper level. Caddy is well worn and upper level is lifting from supports on one side. Tools in caddy include drawing pencils, technical pens, files, pliers, tweezers, ink bottle, scissors, paint brush, and eraser.
Status
Not on view
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