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1775-1850
GUSN-33924
Forged. Two-piece construction. Round pin on hexagonal bar head. Square bar tapered to round at threaded end. Tagged "Gudgeon on which to hang a door hinge. Purchased by W.S.A. from Shaker Village, Alfred, Me. [?]"
pins (hinge components)
pins (jewelry)
iron (metal)
Iron
PINTLE
Unknown
13 x 3 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of William Sumner Appleton
1931.400
1775-1850 (Possibly)
Possibly Maine (United States)
possibly
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