Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Key
Object Number:
1950.20
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. ( 5.4 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Cast iron key with oval handle, turned arm and rectangular tooth.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this key is from the home of Louis Gaylord Clark (d.1873) in New York City. Clark was the chief editor of Knickerboker Magazine from 1834-1861.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Laura D. Howell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
