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Graphite Blocks
Graphite Blocks

Graphite Blocks

Original Owner (1903 - 1955)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGiven in memory of Frank W. Zihala by his son, Raymond F. Zihala
Object number2004.79.9a-f
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.
Status
Not on view
White Block
Frank W. Zihala
Magnifying Glasses
Frank W. Zihala
Gift of John Boyd, 1844.32.0  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Edward White
1717
Gift of Sylvia G. Brown 2015.132.1 (c) 2015 Connecticut Historical Society
Daniel Burnap
early 19th century
Museum purchase, 1967.4.0  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Stanley Rule & Lock Co.
about 1905
Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.71a-b © 2016 The Connect ...
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.2a-g © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Stanley Rule & Lock Co.
Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.3a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Belruss Manufacturing, Inc.