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  1. 2018.021.0003 - tool, turning

    Millstone (one of a pair) excavated from Ridge Prairie, St. Clair County, IL. See notes for further information.

    Record Type: Object

  2. 2018.021.0004 - booth, telephone

    Walnut telephone booth with dial coin phone.

    Record Type: Object

  3. 2018.021.0005 - sign

    Square blue and white Bell System Public Telephone Sign

    Record Type: Object

    Bell System Public Telep;hone Sign
  4. 2018.022.0001 - table, drafting

    Wood and metal drafting table used in the Washburn Shops owned by Ichabod Washburn in 1867, Worchester, Mass. The shops manufactured wire and then drills and clutches for industry.

    Record Type: Object

    Labor & Industry Museum Sign in Table
  5. 2018.025.0001 - Camera

    This Vive Camera is literally a "Box Camera" The wood box is inscribed "Fred S. Winkler, Belleville, Ill" Provided instructions for the operation of the camera can be found in Archives Record #2018.025.0001 Also see notes for Vive Camera Info from Google 07/21/2018

    Record Type: Object

    Vive Camera
  6. 2018.026.0002 - cane

    Wood cane close to 1" in diameter and has a curved grip. It appears to be handmade. Wood steamed and bent for shape. An examiner uses the case as a sounding device. Examiner walks an interior coal mine route checking seals and air flow.

    Record Type: Object

    Coal Miner's Cane
  7. 2018.026.0003 - lamp, miner's safety

    Lamp of aluminum is in three parts: Base, fuel cylinder and a 9" tall aluminum core topped with a lid 1/2" above the cylinder. The lid has a carrying handle. The base indicates a space for service dates (listed). Turn screw in the base activates the flint for lighting. The aluminum core carries the name "Koehlerl" along the side. The top lid carries much information: Approval No. 209; Issued to the Koehler Manufacturing Co., Marlboro. ...

    Record Type: Object

    Miner's Safety Lamp
  8. 2018.026.0004 - Bucket

    Aluminum lunch bucket in three parts one bigger than the other. Lid at top has a handle and the lower bucket has a handle. as well. Some dents and discoloration.

    Record Type: Object

    Miner's Bucket
  9. 2018.026.0005 - Helmet

    Black plastic helmet with numerous stickers. Clip at the front holds a lamp. A two prong clip is at the back. Some stickers on the helmet are reflective

    Record Type: Object

    Miner's Safety Helmet
  10. 2018.028.0007 - negative, film

    Strips of negative film 1/2" wide. from the 1988. In photo display 2018 13 strips of negative film from 1988. 11/2" wide. In photo display 2018

    Record Type: Object

    Negative Filmk
  11. 2018.028.0008 - Album, Record

    Black digital photo viewer which requires 4 batteries. Produced by "Photoco". Google search (Under Armaco) calls this product a 7" digiital photo album and frame. On display 03/17/2018

    Record Type: Object

    Photoco - Armaco Digital Photo Album & Frame
  12. 2018.032.0001 - Shears, Sheep

    Hand operated shearing tool for sheep or horses. No identifying marks. On display 02/11/2019 The museum owns the tool on the left.

    Record Type: Object

    Traditional Sheep Shears
  13. 2018.032.0002 - machine, shearing

    Hand operated shearing machine for sheep or horses. ID plate is at the top of the machine and over the handle.

    Record Type: Object

    Sheep or Horse Shearing Machine
  14. 2018.032.0003 - Tool

    Hand operated iron tools used in sheet metal work. Stored in tool box 2018.032.0005 on display 02/07/2019

    Record Type: Object

    Sheet Metal Tools
  15. 2018.032.0004 - Tool

    Hand operated iron tools used in plumbing work. Stored in tool box 2018.032.0005 on display 02/07/2019

    Record Type: Object

    Plumbing Tools
  16. 2018.032.0005 - Box, Tool

    Craftsman metal tool box filled with plumbing and sheet metal tools. Box with tools on display 2/7/2019. Tool box has two shelves - lead whiping tools in the top shelf. Bottom has many cast iron caulking tools. Tool box included with the stereotyper display 02/15/2019 Tool Box on Display near the Stereotyper Display at the entry to the Annex 4 photos in record!!!

    Record Type: Object

    Toolbox
  17. 2018.032.0006 - Tool

    Hand operated iron tool used in sheet metal work. Two handled iron shear with a crimper attached near the cutting edge of the blade. Some rust. On display, main gallery, 02/14/2019

    Record Type: Object

    Sheet Metal Krimper
  18. 2018.032.0008 - Mask

    Gas Mask has no identifying marks. Construction of a Rubberized Material The canvas cover reads" US Moncombatanrt Gas Mask, MIA2-1-1, Large Adult, Property of the US Government OCD. Mask marked "Adult Size" Webb information is also in file which gives a description of the mask and carrier

    Record Type: Object

    World War II Gas Mask
  19. 2018.032.0008A - Carrier, gas mask

    Gas Mask has no identifying marks. Material: The canvas cover reads" US Moncombatanrt Gas Mask, MIA2-1-1, Large Adult, Property of the US Government OCD. Mask marked "Adult Size"

    Record Type: Object

    Cover for gas mask
  20. 2018.032.0010 - stretcher

    Hand operated handled tool for stretching leather if the toe area of a shoe is too tight. RETURNED TO METZGER 04/27/2019

    Record Type: Object

    Shoe Stretcher

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