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Doorknob

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1730-1770

GUSN

GUSN-27320

Description

Brass oval knobs on iron spindle. One knob permanently affixed, the other bolted on axis. Wood plug (through dooar) and one escutcheon included. Tagged "One of three brass D. knobs. E E. P. Holland, Concord, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

doorknobs
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
wood (plant material)
Brass
Iron
DOORKNOB

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.25 (H), 1.625 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1915.131

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