Key

Name/Title

Key

Entry/Object ID

1962.72

Description

Large metal key with oval bow and rounded bit.

Context

This key opened the second Vermont State House, which burned down in 1857. After the fire, the doors were taken to Middlesex and used on a church there, which also burned down.

Acquisition

Accession

1962.72

Source or Donor

Newhall, Hazel Laura (1895-1963)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

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

Length

5-3/4 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Building

Vermont State House

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

Town

Middlesex

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America