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Jamb hook

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-8034

Description

Screwed to wall at ovoid brass plate. C-shaped hook has single outward scrolling termination.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.125 x 3.125 x 3.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.326.2

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