Home safe of John Peter Petry c. 1900

Name/Title

Home safe of John Peter Petry c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1989.4.2

Description

Acc. No. 89.4.2 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. 1900 Object: Safe Description: Safe in the form of a rectangular box with cast iron exterior, wood interior. Safe opens from the side and is key locked. Bail handle (for carrying) attached to top. No patent or manufacturer’s mark. Size: H-8 x W-10 3/4 inches. History of Object: Home safe that belonged to John Peter Petry, old-time resident of Alameda, and father of the donor. Acquired from: Mrs. Herman J. Kihn Date: 7-8-1989