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Latch Assembly

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Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

1795-1840

GUSN

GUSN-30345

Description

Patterned escutcheons (differing) top and bottom, profiled handle. Straight iron lever with concave head. Tagged "Grasp, lift, from Essex Co. towns, Dole estate."

Details

Descriptive Terms

staples
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Brass
Iron
ASSEMBLY, LATCH

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 x 1.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1924.642

Date

1795-1840 (Possibly)

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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