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Jamb Hook

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1800-1833

GUSN

GUSN-5319

Description

Flat S-scroll shape; waisted four sided stem attached to oval base; two screws attach each jamb to fireplace panelling.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hooks (fasteners)
jambs (opening components)
brass (alloy)
Brass
HOOK

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 x 3.375 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.671A

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