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Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2011.465.10  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Artist's Tools with Box
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.10 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Artist's Tools with Box

Original Owner (American, 1926 - 2009)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 5 1/2in. (3.2 x 22.2 x 14cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionLinoleum block cutting tools and cardboard box. The box is in two parts. The box top is cardboard printed to look like wood with inscription that reads: "LINOLUEM BLOCK CUTTING / and / WOOD CARVING TOOLS / Hand Forged, Hand Ground, Finely Tempered / (For Best Results, Hone Tools Before Use.) / MADE IN U.S.A". There is a sales sticker in the right corner from Keonig Art Emporium. The tool set was priced at $24.00. On right side of box top is inscribed "K21 MM7". On left side of box top is inscribed "K1 K7 K9 K7B" with a check mark written in pen next to K1. Box bottom is white with interior divider to hold tools.

Tools consist of various gougers and chisels as well as linoleum cutters and sandpaper.
Object number2011.465.10
NotesBox contains various objects such as four linoleum cutting blades, two razor blades, two Q-Tips, one nail, one wooden dowel, and other small debris. [Soren Marra 2/6/13]
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