Tin Snips, circa 1986
THF150018 / Tin Snips, circa 1986
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Artifact Overview
Mike and Larry Alexander, commonly called the "A Brothers," were Detroit's standout car customizers of the 1950s and '60s. By 1969 the brothers decided to focus on other automotive pursuits--though customizing was never far from their thoughts or hearts. This pair of tin snips dating from the 1980s was among Mike's customizing tools.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tin snips
Date Made
circa 1986
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.212.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Larry and Mike Alexander.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 9.75 in
Length: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
Impressed into sides: WISS / MI / PAT. 4569132 / USA
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