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Wrench, Open-End

Object number95.153.113

Datec. 1960

OriginUnited States

MediumSteel

Credit LineGift of RIDC

DescriptionLarge open-ended steel machinery wrench.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 1.5 × 6.5 × 27 in. (3.8 × 16.5 × 68.6 cm)
Width (of jaw): 2.938 in. (7.5 cm)
MarksText stamped on face of head: "ARMSTRONG Made In U.S.A."
Historical NotesThis wrench was collected at the site of the Duquesne Works of United States Steel Corporation. Exact usage is unkown, but this is a manufactured wrench, probably used for maintenance of mill machinery.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.

Related institution United States Steel Corporation

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