Pliers
Object number2015.33.3
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Ronald J. Lotz
DescriptionDark gray metal pliers. Snub and flat nose. Long curved handles. Hinges on one pin. Wire cutters on each side of head and in center notch.Dimensions1.688 x 0.625 x 10 in. (4.3 x 1.6 x 25.4 cm)Historical NotesTool used by Joseph M. Lejeune. Lejeune worked at Jones and Laughlin Steel Company in the South Side. Lejeune was born February 1875 in Alsacié-Lorraine, France. In 1886, he left France with his family and settled in the South Side of Pittsburgh. By age 13, he was employed as a water boy at J&L and continued working there for the next 55 years. He worked in steel production and fabrication.
Previous owner
Joseph M. Lejeune
(French, born 1875)
Subjects
On View
Not on view
c. 1925
E. A. Berg
Aluminum Company of America
Houpt Cutters
1968-2001
Schul-Sons
1840-1879