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Gift of Elizabeth and George Merrow, 2016.61.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Complimentary tool kit
Gift of Elizabeth and George Merrow, 2016.61.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Complimentary tool kit

Mediumleather, cotton, various metals
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Case Closed) : (Height) 2 5/8 × (Width) 6 1/2 × (Depth) 5/8in. (6.7 × 16.5 × 1.6cm) Primary Dimensions (Case Open): (Height) 7 × (Width) 13in. (17.8 × 33cm) Wires: (Length) 5in. (12.7cm) Tweezers: (Length) 4 × (Width) 3/8in. (10.2 × 1cm) Wrench: (Length) 2 1/4 × (Width) 9/16in. (5.7 × 1.4cm) Hook: (Length) 5 3/4 × (Width) 5/16in. (14.6 × 0.8cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth and George Merrow
Object number2016.61.3
DescriptionSmall tri-fold black leather case lined in cotton, with a snap closure and two interior flaps covering a set of tools. The tools include 5 pieces of twisted metal, a pair of tweezers, a two-headed wrench and a hook. The left flap is imprinted in gold "Compliments / The Merrow Machine Co. / Hartford, Conn." There are three fabric pockets sewn into the lower or right top flap.
Status
Not on view
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