Engraving Tools Given to Orville Wright From Wilbur Wright, 1883
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Artifact Overview
Wilbur Wright gave eight of these engraving tools to his brother, Orville, for Christmas in 1883. Two others were made by Orville, and another by Wilbur. At the time, the Wrights lived in Richmond, Indiana, and Wilbur earned spending money assisting with their father's newspaper, the Richmond Star. The Wrights moved back to Dayton, Ohio, in June 1884.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Graver
Subject Date
1883
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Some of the tools were handmade by the Wright brothers and others manufactured by Samuel Vautier & Son in Switzerland.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1289.50
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 1.375 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
inside box cover: Havana / Factory No, 5 25 2nd District Ill.
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