Tool Chest Used by Machinist John Kruesi, While Working for Thomas Edison, 1872-1899

Artifact

Toolbox

Date Made

1872-1899

Subject Date

1872-1899

Creators

Unknown

Keywords

United States, New Jersey, Edison, Menlo Park 

Toolboxes 

Hand tools 

Measuring devices (Instruments) 

Drawing instruments 

Tools 

Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 

Edison Machine Works 

Edison General Electric Company 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.2143.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Frank Kruesi.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Hard Rubber

Dimensions

Height: 10.75 in

Length: 16.625 in

Width: 9.375 in

Inscriptions

see Admin Notes