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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.40  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Box Cutter
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.40 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Box Cutter

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 5 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 7/8in. (14.9 x 4.4 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionMetal box cutter. The box cutter has a single blade that does not retract. The box cutter has a single central screw that holds the two sides of the handle together over the blade. The handle of the blade is decorated on the sides with a Lleur de Lys coming up from the screw set over a diamond shaped lattice pattern that extends the length of the handle. On the lattice pattern in a horizontal box is raised lettering that reads, "STANLEY" and near the end of the handle running vertically lettering that reads, "NO 199". The other side of the handle has the same decoration but is marked with rasied lettering that reads: "MADE IN THE U.S.A/ BLADES INSIDE".
Object number2011.465.40
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • Richard Welling Collection
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.41  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Richard Welling
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    Henry Champion Deming
    1863
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    General Alfred Howe Terry
    1865
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    Richard Welling
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    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    1900-1964
    Full view of sword with scabbard
    Colonel George Perkins Bissell
    1862
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    Edward J. Rogalski
    1952-1953