Toolbox
Object number2009.102.14 a-j
Date1918-1988
MediumWood, brass, paper, plastic, leather
Credit LineGift of Rebecca Lebeda
DescriptionWooden toolbox with contents.Dimensionsa) 20.25" x 8.00" x 14.00"b) 18.75" x 0.50" x 10.25"
c) key is approx. 1.00"
d, e) 9.25" x 6.75" x 1.00"
f, g) 9.25" x 6.75" x 1.50"
h-j) 19.00" x 6.75" x 1.5"
Inscriptions(a)
Paper tag attached to handle reads "W. FAWCETT / 20206".
Square sticker on back of box has donor's peronsal address and phone number.
(c)
Brown leather case is embossed "COWHIDE".
(h)
Steel hand stamp has text "W.C. FAWCETT".
Historical NotesToolbox belonging to Walter Fawcett, Jr. Born December 15, 1902, and died December 24, 1988. Walter, Jr. never married. He followed his father into the Homestead Steel Mill and worked there for 50 years as a machinist with these tools.
Previous owner
Walter C. Fawcett Jr.
Related institution
United States Steel Corporation
On View
Not on view
American Safety Table Company
c. 1978
