Name/Title
Key, CommemorativeEntry/Object ID
2012.88.1Description
Commemorative Key. An ornate gold key with a stylized and textured "W" on the blade end of the shank /stem which has Worcester imprinted on it. The bow end is also textured and features an open heart shape. The reverse side has the same textured finish and has Council / Manager / Government imprinted on the shank. The key rests inside a blue presentation box with a hinged lid. The inside of the lid is imprinted in gold: The Honorable Joseph M. Tinsley / Mayor / Worcester, Massachusetts / A Town June 14, 1772 / A City Feb. 29, 1848. The town seal, also imprinted in gold, is above the text. The circular emblem features a central symbol of a heart within a wreath and an outer ring with the city name and dates of incorporation.Acquisition
Accession
2012.88Source or Donor
Alfveby, Robert A., Alfveby, Minnie (Thies)Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Major and Mrs. Robert AlfvebyMade/Created
Place
City
WorcesterCounty
Worcester CountyState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Key, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
KeyWidth
2 inDimension Description
Presentation Box (b)Height
1 inWidth
3-1/2 inLength
7 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Alfveby, Minnie (Thies)Person or Organization
Alfveby, Robert A.Related Places
Place
City
WorcesterCounty
Worcester CountyState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
