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Gift of Barbara L. Barnes and Elizabeth L. Webster, 2011.152.1  © 2013 The Connecticut Historic…
Tool Box with Tools
Gift of Barbara L. Barnes and Elizabeth L. Webster, 2011.152.1 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Tool Box with Tools

MediumWood, steel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 9/16 x 11 1/4in. (9 x 28.6cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Barbara L. Barnes and Elizabeth L. Webster
DescriptionWooden tool box with tools. Two-hinged wooden box, used at the Colt factory in Hartford. Hole at the center front for lock which no longer works. Inside lid is lined in blue and white floral designed paper, while bottom of box is lined in light-blue paper. At center of inner lid is a rectangular mirror. Ten semi-rusted steel tools in box and one small leather container with a brass and ivory magnifying device inside; engraved across one of the steel tools, "W.G.W.".

(a) box
(b-k) tools
(l-m) leather case & magnifying device
Object number2011.152.1a-m
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