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

2016.294.15.7

Description

A small skeleton key used for the Workman House doors, ca. 1840-1900. The brass key has a two sets of ridges along the shank. It is 4.5 inches in length. The shank is solid with a bit located on the top. There are minor scratches and pitting, 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