Bridgeport Multi-Tool with Tack Puller

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Bridgeport Multi-Tool with Tack Puller

Entry/Object ID

2011.554

Description

A multi-tool with a wooden handle and metal bit. The wooden handle is round and circular towards the bottom, and tapers towards to top. At the base of the handle is a metal twist-off piece to hold a variety of bits; currently in the tool is a metal tack puller, consisting of a small metal bar with two small prongs at the end.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

The Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Company

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On the metal portion of the handle

Transcription

THE BRIDGEPORT HDW. MFG. CO. / BRIDGEPORT, CT. U.S.A.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Puller, Tack

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Puller, Fastener

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Combination

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

788

Dimensions

Width

1-5/8 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair