Brass USN lock and key

Object/Artifact

Battleship Texas Foundation

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Name/Title

Brass USN lock and key

Entry/Object ID

2025.1018.31

Description

One of three brass USN locks with keys owned by Charles Pratt. Lock made in New Britain, CN. Key is on a longer string.

Context

Charles Pratt was an ensign onboard Battleship Texas for a brief time in 1921 and would continue to serve in the Navy until 1942. He collected much throughout his military life and beyond.

Collection

Collection (Charles R. Pratt), Historical Collections

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