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ASSEMBLY, LATCH

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-27063

Description

Miscellaneous latch set parts. a) pull: Suffolk-type. Bean escutcheons, nearly flat handle; thumb lever (missing) penetrates below top escutcheon. b) latch bar: has long taper to round head. Traces of brown paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

staples
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
Iron
Painted
ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Associated Building

Original To Cogswell House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.375 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1911.50AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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