Key, Commemorative

Name/Title

Key, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

2008.156.4

Description

Commemorative key, issued by the City of Marinette, Wisconsin. The metal key has a stylized "M" shape at the end of the shank (stem), known as the blade end. The style is reminiscent of the old skeleton keys. The bow end is circular, featuring a laurel wreath with a chain on top. The center of the circle has the Marinette City Seal in color set into a white enamel background. A compass rose, in black, surrounds an image of a sailing ship on water with a yellow background.

Acquisition

Accession

2008.156

Source or Donor

Nelson, Alvin R.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Major Alvin Nelson

Made/Created

Place

City

Marinette

County

Marinette County

State/Province

Wisconsin

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Key, Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Enamel

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Nelson, Elsie (Mattson)

Related Places

Place

City

Marinette

County

Marinette County

State/Province

Wisconsin

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Entries

Notes

2008.156.1