Museum Collections
Luce Center
Padlock and key
Object Number:
Z.1936ab
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Bronze, steel
Dimensions:
Part (padlock): 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Part (key): 3/4 x 1/4 x 1/8 in. (1.9 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm)
Description:
Heart-shaped bronze padlock with swinging cover over keyhole; C-shaped steel shackle on top hinged on one side. Steel key with oval loop, hollow cylindrical shaft and square block.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




