Wrench, Open-End
Object number95.153.117
Attributed to
United States Steel Corporation
Datec. 1950
Mediumsteel, paint
Credit LineGift of RIDC
DescriptionLong-length open-end steel machinery wrench.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 1 × 14.5 × 39.25 in. (2.5 × 36.8 × 99.7 cm)Width (of jaws): 7.625 in. (19.4 cm)
InscriptionsPaper tag wired to hang-hole has handwritten text "23j press shop #2".
One face of the wrench has handpainted text in white "HOT STUFF".
Historical NotesPresumably collected from the Duquesne Works of United States Steel Corporation. This wrench was likely used to adjust or disassemble a large industrial machine.Label TextThese large steel wrenches were used for maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of large industrial machines in the Duquesne Works steel mill. All appear to be shop-made.
On View
On view
C. and E. Marshall Company
American Safety Table Company
1930-1939
1936
