Hinge
- Object Name:
- Hinge
- Object ID:
- 1994.512.07
- Description:
- Hinge, strap, iron. Shorter strap has two knuckles; longer strap has single knuckle. Knuckles formed and wrapped around toward the back where they are welded. Extra material cut away from both knuckles to form the one or two-knuckle sides. Short strap has four round holes; long strap has five round holes. Strap material varies considerably on both. Bean-style end, which is thinner. Square nail head stuck in hole at end of this strap. Short strap about 0.2" thick near knuckle and 0.15" near end. Bean-style end which is thinner. Straps taper from hinge length from approximately 1.6" to 0.5" on long strap and 0.55" on short strap. Area around holes on front surface is peened over from extra stock that was formed during hole creation process. Numerous hammer marks on surfaces. Some slight evidence of hammered chamfering along strap edges on front. Hinge pin slightly loose but is peened over at both ends.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-1.6 W-21.1 D-0.6 inches
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