Twister, Wire

Name/Title

Twister, Wire

Description

a device shaped like a pair of pliers. It has two handles to squeeze. The top consists of an open slot, squeezing the handles closes the slot toa narrow hole. There is alson five teeth and one stud near the slot. Placed wire in slot, squeezed handles caught excess wire with a tooth. Did splicing by working the wire around from one tooth to the next in a ratchet like manner.. Splicer is in the original box.. Handle of tool stamped: Fogle Mfg. Co. Shelbyville, Ind. Pats. Pend" Also contains instruction sheet.

Use

1930

Collection

Norman & Junne Barnett

Acquisition

Accession

1981.006

Source or Donor

Norman Barnett, Junne Baxter Barnett

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1930

Notes

Early Date: 1930

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 15, 2000

Create Date

May 15, 2000

Update Date

February 13, 2025