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Inventory photograph, 2019.4.0a-j, Gift of Ted Wagner, Connecticut Historical Society
Allen "T" Handle Key No. 609
Inventory photograph, 2019.4.0a-j, Gift of Ted Wagner, Connecticut Historical Society

Allen "T" Handle Key No. 609

ManufacturerManufactured by Allen Manufacturing Co. American, 1910 - 1986
MediumCardboard; steel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Box): 5 1/4 × 1/2 × 1 3/8in. (13.3 × 1.3 × 3.5cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Ted Wagner
DescriptionAllen "T" Handle Key No. 609 for Allen Hex-Socket Screws and Pipe Plugs in original box made by Allen Manufacturing Company. Six short arm hex wrenches, one hex key, and one handle key. Box top is orange and bottom is black.
Object number2019.4.0a-j
InscribedPrinted in black ink on top of cardboard box: "ALLEN/ "T" HANDLE KEY/ No. 609/ FOR ALLEN HEX-SOCKET SCREWS/ AND PIPE PLUGS/ THE ALLEN MANUFACTURING CO./ HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Tool Display Panel
    Allen Manufacturing Co.
    about 1945
    Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.118, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Allen Manufacturing Co.
    1955
    Gift of Russell H. Jones, 2020.14.1a-d, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
    Hoggson & Pettis Manufacturing Co.
    1925-1935
    Clock Repair Tool Box
    Albert G. Walker
    1850-1900
    Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.3a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Belruss Manufacturing, Inc.
    Key Ring and Original Box
    Hazel E. Tryon
    1989
    Gift of J. Grant, 2022.69.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, In Copyright
    Allen Manufacturing Co.
    c. 1952-1955