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The audio recording titled "Plastic Toolbox Recording from April 3rd, 1951" begins with the distinct sound of a plastic toolbox being opened. The lid creaks slightly as it swings open, evoking an image of a well-used but sturdy piece of equipment. This is followed by the rustling and clinking of various tools, each with unique sounds that suggest their material, size, and weight. There's the metallic ping of a hammer being moved, the soft rustle of a plastic-handled screwdriver scraping against its neighbors, and the heavy thud of a wrench being set down. In the background throughout the recording, there is a subtle echo that gives the impression of a large, perhaps workshop-like space. The occasional distant clatter suggests the presence of other tools or equipment in the vicinity. As the recording progresses, the sounds become more varied. There's the distinct snap of a toolbox compartment being opened and closed, the skittering sound of small items like screws
