Padlock

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Padlock

Entry/Object ID

1924.6ab

Description

Padlock and key. The large lock consists of a U-shaped body and thick U-shaped hook that secures into the body with an internal mechanism. The front has a large keyhole with a post in the center. The key has an oval on one end, and a skeleton-style key head on the other. The bottom the key post is hollow.

Context

Used on the first Vermont State Prison, 1809

Acquisition

Accession

1924.6

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Made/Created

Date made

1809

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Padlock

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lock, Security

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Key

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

Dimension Description

Overall (lock)

Height

7 in

Width

6-1/4 in

Depth

2-1/8 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Windsor

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

Building

Windsor Prison

Town

Windsor

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America