USN lock & key

Object/Artifact

Battleship Texas Foundation

front of 2024.1007.167

Name/Title

USN lock & key

Entry/Object ID

2024.1007.167

Description

US Navy lock with key attached by chain. Large letters "USN" on front.

Context

John Lamson was a MM1c on Battleship Texas from May 1917 to June 1919. Throughout his time on Texas, he sent a letter to his family at least once a week, often more. Longer stretches of absence are explained either by movement across the Atlantic, or with the Grand Fleet.

Collection

Historical Collections, Collection (John F. Lamson)

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Key

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lock

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Security

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Hydraulic Structures

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Protective Devices

Nomenclature Class

Structures

Nomenclature Class

Regulative & Protective T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology