Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
ca. 1875
1937.1237
Iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Key
Object name
Key
Date
1720-1790
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 21.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Iron key with oval handle baluster stem and cast 'fret work' teeth.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. S. Whitney Phoenix
Object Number
1879.4
Marks
engraved: on knop: "23"
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this key was used in Bridewell Prison on New York Commons, later known as City Hall Park.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
