U. S. Bicentennial celebration key

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

U. S. Bicentennial celebration key

Entry/Object ID

1293

Description

Metal presentation key. One side marked "RANSON W.VA. 1976 B". Other side "1776 B". Leather thong attached. "B" stands for maker, Bradley E. Baer. According to Mr. Baer, who lived in Ranson at the time, he made the key for U.S. Bicentennial celebration when a cross-country wagon train stopped here.

Acquisition

Accession

29

Source or Donor

Garney, James W.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Metal