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WILD STYLE: TRACY 168
1992
2003.38.6
Black marker and felt tip pen on heavy paper with glue residue from a bound border at left
Artist/Maker: Tracy 168 (Michael Tracy)

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Bit and blade holders (2) with bits (4) and circular blade (1)

Bit and blade holders (2) with bits (4) and circular blade (1)
Bit and blade holders (2) with bits (4) and circular blade (1)
Object name 
Bit and blade holders (2) with bits (4) and circular blade (1)
Date 
1775-1795
Related People 
Original Owner: John Ramage
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
larger: 15 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 38.7 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description 
Two spatula-shaped holders for bits and circular blades; flat sections of holders have holes designed to fit ends of small bits or blades.
Credit Line 
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number 
1947.461b
Gallery Label 
According to accession records, these tools are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.