Pliers

Name/Title

Pliers

Entry/Object ID

2017.34.1.11

Description

Adjustable pliers, steel, two pincers with parallel, flat serrated surfaces extending into handles and held together with square head pin that slides in rectangular opening having rounded ends (allowing jaws of pliers to widen), acts as pliers/wire cutter [nut moves to allow this operation]/nail puller* (thing at end broken off), manufactered by Reed Mfg. Co. (Erie, Pa USA), 2"h x 10"w, [company founded in 1896] 1890s-1910s* "USA" indicated after 1900. * per ETHS Collections Committee member/tool expert Buford Blanton, 10/10/2017. Formerly RR.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Reed Manufacturing Company

Date made

1900 - 1919

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

10 in

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 17.25"h x 15.125"w Image Size: 13.25"h x 11"w sight line