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Wrench

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-20254

Description

Adjustable wrench. Adjust via a screw that controls the bottom lip of the wrench. Thin iron bar for a handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wrenches
iron (metal)
Iron
WRENCH

Inscription

Engraved on top of wrench: ""D.H. CHAMBERLAIN/ PATENT/ 18 [unclear]""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Chamberlain, D. H. (Maker)

Dimensions

12 x 2.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3417

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