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Gift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby, 2021.44.538, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Key
Gift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby, 2021.44.538, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Key

MakerMade by Yale & Towne Mfg. Co. American, founded 1883
Original OwnerOriginally owned by Irving Hugh Norton American, 1923 - 2008
Mediumsilver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 2 1/16 × 7/8in. (5.2 × 2.2cm)
ClassificationsHardware
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionYale & Towne Company key owned by Irving H. Norton.
Object number2021.44.538
InscribedEngraved on front: "YALE"

Engraved on back: "STAMFORD YALE & TOWNE CONN. U.S.A. / F165"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Trade Sign
    Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.
    after 1883
    Key
    Graham Manufacturing Company
    20th century
    Lock
    Albert G. Walker
    1858
    Pinker and Original Box
    Florian Mfg. Co.
    about 1950s
    Electric Writing Pad and Original Box
    Petrie-Lewis Mfg. Co.
    1920-1930s
    "Trumodel Toys" Derrick
    Noble Mfg. Co.
    1920s
    "Trumodel Toys" Pulley
    Noble Mfg. Co.
    1920s
    Museum purchase, 1981.42.7  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Holbrook Apparatus Mfg. Co.
    1850-1900
    1984.119.0  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Holbrook Apparatus Mfg. Co.
    1850-1900
    Gift of Elizabeth Yale Hall, 1950.16.38 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Betrand Leland Yale
    mid 19th-19th century