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- Tapping Wrench, 1907 - A tapping wrench turns a tool called a "tap," which is used to create screw threads on the interior sides of a piece of wood or metal. This threading helps material fit securely. For example, a nut and a bolt have threaded areas: the nut has interior threading--created by a tap--while the bolt has exterior threading--created by a die.
- 1907
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Tapping Wrench, 1907
A tapping wrench turns a tool called a "tap," which is used to create screw threads on the interior sides of a piece of wood or metal. This threading helps material fit securely. For example, a nut and a bolt have threaded areas: the nut has interior threading--created by a tap--while the bolt has exterior threading--created by a die.
- Lug Wrench, 2011 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- 2011
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Lug Wrench, 2011
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Chisels, Reamers and Wrenches, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
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L. Miller & Son Store Display of Chisels, Reamers and Wrenches, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- Socket Wrench, 1967-1979 - The socket wrench is named for the closed socket -- versus open ends -- that grips and tightens or loosens the fastener. Most socket wrenches feature a ratchet mechanism that lets the user move the handle back and forth while only twisting the fastener in one direction. Socket wrenches are typically used with interchangeable sockets that fit differently sized fasteners.
- 1967-1979
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Socket Wrench, 1967-1979
The socket wrench is named for the closed socket -- versus open ends -- that grips and tightens or loosens the fastener. Most socket wrenches feature a ratchet mechanism that lets the user move the handle back and forth while only twisting the fastener in one direction. Socket wrenches are typically used with interchangeable sockets that fit differently sized fasteners.
- Lug Wrench, 2024 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. This lug wrench can be folded into a smaller shape for easier storage.
- 2024
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Lug Wrench, 2024
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. This lug wrench can be folded into a smaller shape for easier storage.
- PCR-MATE Model 391 DNA/RNA Synthesizer, 1991-1993 -
- 1991-1993
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PCR-MATE Model 391 DNA/RNA Synthesizer, 1991-1993
- Tool Kit, 2025 - Rad Power Bikes was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2007. The company produced a range of electric-assist bicycles specialized for urban use, trail riding and cargo hauling. It also offered a variety of accessories like water bottles, tool kits and cargo straps that allowed riders to personalize their bikes to their own needs and preferences.
- 2025
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Tool Kit, 2025
Rad Power Bikes was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2007. The company produced a range of electric-assist bicycles specialized for urban use, trail riding and cargo hauling. It also offered a variety of accessories like water bottles, tool kits and cargo straps that allowed riders to personalize their bikes to their own needs and preferences.
- Hallmark "The Three Stooges: Larry, Moe, and Curly" Christmas Ornaments, 1999 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1999
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Hallmark "The Three Stooges: Larry, Moe, and Curly" Christmas Ornaments, 1999
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Beam Torque Wrench, 1960-1979 - A torque wrench is designed to apply a specific amount of torque, or twisting force, to a fastener. It generally has either a scale or an internal mechanism that indicates the amount of toque put to a screw or bolt. Torque wrenches are often used on automobile wheel lug nuts, brake parts and suspension components to tighten fasteners to manufacturer specifications.
- 1960-1979
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Beam Torque Wrench, 1960-1979
A torque wrench is designed to apply a specific amount of torque, or twisting force, to a fastener. It generally has either a scale or an internal mechanism that indicates the amount of toque put to a screw or bolt. Torque wrenches are often used on automobile wheel lug nuts, brake parts and suspension components to tighten fasteners to manufacturer specifications.
- Railroad Workmen at Jake's Oil Shanty, East Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1895 - Nine railroaders posed with some of their tools for this scene captured at East Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1895. Altoona was home to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works -- its main locomotive and car shops -- and was a classic railroad town heavily dependent on rail-related jobs. At its peak in the 1920s, the Altoona Works employed 15,000 of the city's 60,000 residents.
- circa 1895
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Railroad Workmen at Jake's Oil Shanty, East Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1895
Nine railroaders posed with some of their tools for this scene captured at East Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1895. Altoona was home to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works -- its main locomotive and car shops -- and was a classic railroad town heavily dependent on rail-related jobs. At its peak in the 1920s, the Altoona Works employed 15,000 of the city's 60,000 residents.