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Lock
Lock

Lock

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Albert G. Walker American, 1836 - 1902
ManufacturerManufactured by The Eagle Lock Company American, founded 1854
Date1858
MediumBrass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 13/16 x 9/16 x 1/8in. (2.1 x 1.4 x 0.3cm)
ClassificationsHardware
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionSmall brass lock with a keyhole at the bottom center of one side. The key releases a latch at the top that opens the lock. "EAGLE LOCK CO." stamped onto one side of the latch. "MADE IN U.S.A." stamped onto the opposite side of the latch.
Object number2007.4.1.52
Markings"EAGLE LOCK CO." stamped onto one side of the latch. "MADE IN U.S.A." stamped onto the opposite side of the latch.
On View
Not on view
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Trunk
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about 1815