Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5336 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Tools of the Trade

ArtistDrawn by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009

Date1970-1980

MediumDrawing; black ink on paper

DimensionsSheet (height x width): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2in. (34.9 x 26.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family

DescriptionDrawing of what appear to be telephone lineman's tools in the back of a truck. A ladder, ropes, a work belt, a telephone handset, and other items. On the right is a bucket that has "Bell S--" inscribed on it (the rest of the word is not visible).

Object number2012.284.5336

InscribedRecto, bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "TOOLS OF THE TRADE"

Bottom right, handwritten in black ink: "6/25"

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