Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Driving bit
Object Number:
INV.874
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 16.5 x 22.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on side bars; "V. B. & Co./ FORGED"
Description:
Steel driving bit; U-shaped bit with button ends fitted onto two straight side bars with large rings around the bit ends and two rectangles cut out at the back; loops at the front of the bars have hooks attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
