RR Track Bookends

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

RR Track Bookends - oblique view: The image displays two rusty, brown-colored, flat-bottom steel rail sections, or railroad tracks, positioned against a plain white background. Both objects are standing upright with one lying slightly tilted towards the left. The surfaces reveal a blend of textured rust and smooth metal, indicative of exposure to the elements. Their robust and industrial design suggests they are possibly used in construction or as part of railway systems, emphasizing durability and strength.
RR Track Bookends - oblique view

The image displays two rusty, brown-colored, flat-bottom steel rail sections, or railroad tracks, positioned against a plain white background. Both objects are standing upright with one lying slightly tilted towards the left. The surfaces reveal a blend of textured rust and smooth metal, indicative of exposure to the elements. Their robust and industrial design suggests they are possibly used in construction or as part of railway systems, emphasizing durability and strength.

Name/Title

RR Track Bookends

Entry/Object ID

chs-020189

Description

RR Track Bookends where made circa 1960 by Francis (Frank) Gabriel Clyne, 1938-2025 and are said to have been made from track that came from Chester.

Collection

Patricia Edwards Clyne Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Clyne, Francis (Frank) Gabriel, 1938-2025

Date made

circa 1960

Dimensions

Height

5-1/16 in

Width

5-1/4 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Create Date

August 14, 2026

Update Date

August 14, 2026