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Photoengraving Polishing Tool
Photoengraving Polishing Tool

Photoengraving Polishing Tool

Original Owner (1903 - 1955)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGiven in memory of Frank W. Zihala by his son, Raymond F. Zihala
Object number2004.79.2
NotesHistorical Note: The donor, Raymond F. Zihala (b. 1929), and his father, Frank W. Zihala (1903-1955), were both photoengravers, and they both used the tools in 2004.79.1-.9. Frank Zihala worked at Western Printing Company in Massachusetts, and he also worked in Derby, Connecticut. Raymond Zihala worked at Chemical Laurel Colorplate in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Magnifying Glasses
Frank W. Zihala
White Block
Frank W. Zihala
Graphite Blocks
Frank W. Zihala
Tool Box
Francis Joseph Koppen
about 1965
Clock Repair Tool Box
Albert G. Walker
1850-1900
Gift of Elizabeth and George Merrow, 2016.61.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Merrow Machine Company
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2022.6.24, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known…
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
Shears
Unknown
19th century
Gift of John Boyd, 1844.32.0  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Edward White
1717