Padlock (w/key) stamped "D.L. & W. R.R" (Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rail Road), ca. 1910-1920.
Entry/Object ID
2001.134.0001
Description
Padlock stamped "D.L. & W. R.R." (Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rail Road) with key, ca. 1910-20. Bronze, 3-1/4" high (open) x 2" wide x 15/16" thick.
Typical heavy-duty lock of the period probably used on cabinet with a hasp closure. The metal loop on the upper lock was for chain to be attached permanently to a place near the hasp
Back stamped with lock number: A 4423 which is matched on the key.
Manufactured by Corbin Cabinet Lock Co., New Britain, Conn. Latest patent date on it is April 13, 1909.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.134
Source or Donor
Jackson, William J., family of
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of the Willam J. Jackson family
Made/Created
Date made
1910 - 1920
Notes
Date: 1910-1920
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-03-09
