Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box lock with key
Object name
Box lock with key
Date
1700-1750
Medium
Oak, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 x 13 x 1 1/2 in. ( 19 x 33 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Wooden box lock with trapezoidal iron insert; lock has original key.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number
1933.141ab
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this box lock is said to have been on the front of a farm house built in 1746 in West Athens, Greece County, New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
