.1A) C-shaped hook has circular eye-shaped receptacle ending, upon which rests a removable steeple-shaped finial. .1B) opposite end of hook has a stepped rectangular shaft for receiving into holder.
hooks (fasteners)
jambs (opening components)
bell metal
Unidentified Metal
HOOK
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
0.875 x 3.625 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.733.1AB
Title Jamb Hook Accession Number 1971.733.2
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