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Key

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1830-1870

GUSN

GUSN-56022

Description

Retractable key. Circular hole straight shaft w/ hinge so key can bend back into itself.

Details

Descriptive Terms

keys (hardware)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
KEY

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.375 x 5.5 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1988.88

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