Padlock and Key

Description:

Large, open shackle padlock with small, single-bit key. Bulbous body has brass-domed rivets at top corners on both sides, a square plate attached above keyhole, and a vertical rectangular strip on back. Shackle toe side broken away from body, exposing lever locking mechanism. No marks.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1978.0939.029Accession Number: 1978.0939Catalog Number: 1978.0939.029

Object Name: padlockkey

Physical Description: steel (body; shackle; locking mechanism; key material)brass (domed rivets material)Measurements: overall, key and lock: 2 3/4 in x 3 1/4 in x 4 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 8.255 cm x 11.43 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-0106-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_309522

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