Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Padlock and key
Object Number:
Z.1921ab
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Part (padlock): 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. (6 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm)
Part (key): 2 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (5.7 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)
Description:
Semi-circular steel padlock with swinging cover over keyhole; C-shaped shackle on top hinged on one side; four circles engraved on each side of the lock face; steel key with oval loop turned rings on handle; hollow shaft and pierced rectangular block.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
