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Doorknob

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-27263

Description

Pair of wood knobs. Set screw to metal spindle. Wood escutcheons. Walnut or mahogany finish. Tagged "Increase Smith House, Centre St., Dorchester, @1760, probably knobs are later."

Details

Descriptive Terms

doorknobs
iron (metal)
wood (plant material)
Iron
DOORKNOB

Associated Building

Original To Increase Smith House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1914.184

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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