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Doorknob

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-23218

Description

Doorknobs and metal doorknob bases. Several plain white ceramic and brown ceramic knobs. Other materials include glass and brass. Two escutcheons in plastic package. Stored in a cardboard box.

Details

Descriptive Terms

doorknobs
brass (alloy)
earthenware
glass (material)
Earthenware
Glass
Brass
DOORKNOB

Inscription

Embossed on metal base of a glass knob: ""TAYLORS PAT. JUN. 28, 68""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.25 x 7.5 x 8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2959

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