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Jamb Hook

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-5080

Description

Horizontal S-shaped hooks affixed to vertical straps.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hooks (fasteners)
jambs (opening components)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
wire
Brass
Iron
Wire
HOOK

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.875 x 59 x 21.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.483C

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