Holder, Letter

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Receipt Spike: Copyright: Lacey Museum; Origformat: Artifact
Receipt Spike

Copyright: Lacey Museum; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Holder, Letter

Entry/Object ID

94-025c

Description

Cast metal wall-mounted receipt spike. The flat casting has an opening by which it can be hung on a nail or screw on a wall. The flat portion has a central shaft extending from the round bottom to the triangular top with a curved arm on each side. The surface of the entire piece has a floral design. Extending outward from the bottom of the flat piece is a curved wire that has a sharpened end on which papers can be impaled. The entire casting has been covered with a dark paint.

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Notes

Date: Early 20th Century

Lexicon

Search Terms

Domestic Life/Household Goods

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

6 in