Southern Pacific Train Switch Padlock

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Southern Pacific Train Switch Padlock

Entry/Object ID

2001.3.4

Description

A large silver lock with a long metal chain connected to the lower half.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Southern Pacific Transportation Company

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

back of the lock

Transcription

S P CO PAT 2040482

Language

English

Material/Technique

Engraved

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Padlock

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lock, Security

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

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Length

17 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Guy LaMar