Title

Pratt and Whitney Thread Chaser

Category

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS

Sub-Category

METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Description

a) Consists of a long thin metal object that narrows at one end where it can be inserted into a homemade wood handle. At the other end the item broadens out into a small rectangular head with a grooved head with a series of tiney notches. These notches would clean the newly created threads. b) Homemade wooden handle with a silver metal collar. It is round.

Inscriptions

Near the grooved rectangular end the following is stamped into the metal body:"P&W Co. 12 U.S."

Number Of Parts

2

Accession No.

1987.58.1 a-b

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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