hinges, pair of

hinges, pair of

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Description
Two wrought iron pintles. Flat, flared, V-shaped with holes throughout for screws. Insert for hinge mounting. No mark. Rusted, small crack on B.
Paper tag attached reads: “Front door hinges/Old Mill House/Built 1742/Witte”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
hinges, pair of
date made
ca 1742
place made; place used
United States
Physical Description
tied (overall connector/connecting technique)
metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 7/8 in x 7 7/8 in x 3 5/8 in; 4.7625 cm x 20.0025 cm x 9.2075 cm
ID Number
1982.0090.56
accession number
1982.0090
catalog number
1982.0090.56
Credit Line
Estate of John Paul Remensnyder
subject
Building & Architecture
Hardware
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Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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