A small skeleton key used for the Workman House doors, ca. 1840s-1900.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A small skeleton key used for the Workman House doors, ca. 1840s-1900.

Entry/Object ID

2016.294.15.4

Description

A small skeleton key used for the Workman House doors, ca. 1840s. The brass key has a set of ridges along the shank. The shank is solid with a bit located on the top. It is 2.5 inches in length. Aside from several moderate to minor scratches, it is in good condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Key

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Security

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Protective Devices

Nomenclature Class

Regulative & Protective T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology