Padlock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Iron, brass, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall (a, lock): 5 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 1 1/4 in. (12.7 × 8.9 × 3.2 cm)
Overall (b, key): 3 5/8 in. × 1 in. × 3/8
Description:
Sheet iron padlock (teddy bear head shape); painted black with brass rectangular sliding key plate brass key with baluster-shaped shaft and complex key cut.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1193ab
Gallery Label:
According to collector Elie Nadelman, this lock was from the battleship "Alabama." It was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38605
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock and key
Classification:
Date:
1830-1890
Medium:
Iron, brass, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 4 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 7/8 in. (12.1 × 8.6 × 2.2 cm)
Overall (b): 2 3/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/4 in. (7 × 2.9 × 0.6
Description:
U-shaped with two 'ears' in sheet iron with baluster-shaped, flat brass pivoting keyhole cover and rectangular brass keyhole surround; iron key with compress heart- shaped handle, banded shaft.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Helen C. Marsh
Object Number:
1949.41ab
Marks:
inscribed: on keyhole cover: "(crown)/V.R./PATENT"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the padlock and the key were from the Fortress Monroe while Jefferson Davis was imprisoned there. The prison was secured by Lt. Col. Nathan Church, father of the donor, of the 26th Michigan regiment who was in command at Fortress Monroe under General Nelson A. Miles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
38600
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Keyhole, latch, and keeper
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1780-1840
Medium:
Iron, brass
Dimensions:
Part (keeper): 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Part (latch): 3 x 6 1/4 in. (7.6 x 15.9 cm)
Description:
Keyhole shaped iron latch with twisted iron keeper and brass fitting.
Object Number:
INV.909
Marks:
hand engraved: on latch: "VIII"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
38573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 4 1/2 × 3 5/8 × 1 5/8 in. (11.4 × 9.2 × 4.1 cm)
Overall (b): 3 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 3/8 in. (9.8 × 3.5 ×
Description:
Padlock made of sheet iron with flat top in the shape of toy bear's head with baluster shaped keyhole cover (pivoted).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1188ab
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
38570
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Padlock and key
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 5 1/2 in. × 4 3/4 in. × 2 in. (14 × 12.1 × 5.1 cm)
Overall (b): 4 in. × 1/2 in. (10.2 × 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sheet iron assymetrical padlock with rounded shape nailed together, hinged keyhole cover elongated, tapering key with hollow shaft and fan pattern near hinge.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1189ab
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
38568
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Keys (4)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Overall (b): 1 3/8 × 4 5/8 in. (3.5 × 11.7 cm)
Overall (c): 1 3/8 × 4 5/8 in. (3.5
Description:
Four brass keys with oval handles;one with molded knops on arm.
Object Number:
INV.7561a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
38567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Door knob and two escutcheons/lock plates
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900-1913
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Oval brass door knob painted gold; pair of rectangular brass door plates.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.823a-c
Marks:
struck: on reverse of plate-1941.823b: "71/15/71"
struck: on reverse of plate-1941.823c: "10/13/76"
Gallery Label:
This door knob and two escutcheons are from the steamer the "Waukegan."
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
38565
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Door knocker
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 12.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass door knocker; u-shaped acanthus leaf and fluted handle; beaded acanthus leaf plate with pair of sphinxes and beaded and engraved medallion above name plate.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel G. Dod
Object Number:
1936.486
Marks:
engraved: on medallion between two sphinxes: "Dod"
engraved: on rectangular plate: " SAM: BAYARD"
Gallery Label:
The knocker came from the London home of Samuel Bayard (1767-1840), who was appointed by George Washington in 1794 to act as an agent for the U.S. in prosecuting U.S. claims before the British Admiralty courts following the ramification of Jay's Treaty. The donor's father (Samuel Bayard Dod) was the grandson of Samuel Bayard.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
38564
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Key
Classification:
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
38561
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Keys (2)
Classification:
Date:
1797-1828
Medium:
Steel, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 3/4 in. (8.9 × 21 × 1.9 cm)
Description:
One large key with oval handle baluster shaft, and 'fretwork' teeth.
Credit Line:
Gift of Whitehead Metal Products Co., through Mr. F. A. Fink
Object Number:
1962.44a
Marks:
engraved: on knop of stem: "61"
Gallery Label:
The large key was for the outside gate; the smaller for the inside gate of the Old New York State Prison at what is now 303 West 10th Street. The New York State Prsion occupied the building from 1791-1828, and then it was later occupied by Behlstein and Worte Empire Brewery. The old building was torn down, and a new one erected which is currently occupied by the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1828
eMuseum Object ID:
38560
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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