Brass hook, date unknown.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

Brass hook, date unknown.

Entry/Object ID

2016.294.13.1

Description

Brass box hook, date unknown. The item is made of brass with a hook on one end and a circular opening on the other. It is possible it was used to secure a gate, cabinet or as a box hook. The latch has accretion to the inner hook portion most noticably and throuhout the piece, numerous surface scratches. It is in fair condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hinge

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Finish Hardware

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects