Hook
- Object Name:
- Hook
- Object ID:
- 1969.052.10 b
- Date:
- 1800
- Description:
- Jamb hook. Cast brass. Hook consists of open circle of stock that tapers at both ends. Width 0.5", thickness 0.26". A rib on outside surface. At back, edge turns toward back. Horizontal diameter: 1.9". Opening at top: 1.2". Flattened hexagonal arm that connects loop with backing plate. Side surfaces flat and top two surfaces and bottom two surfaces slightly rounded. Arm assuaged into a hole in oval backing plate, 2.75" wide and 1.47" high. Assuaged arm joint loose. Edges beveled. Front surface flat. Back surface recessed with sand-cast finish. Beveled holes on either side near edge. Holes 0.26" diameter. Whole loop assembly bent to right. Front is bent even further to right. The once-polished surfaces are somewhat tarnished.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-2.75 W-2.75 D-3.4 inches Weight-4.25 oz
- Provenance:
- Objects and manuscripts from the Nims and Knight families of Roxbury and the Rugg family of Sullivan, given by a descendant, Helen E. (Mrs. Charles B.) Knight of Marlborough.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Helen E. Knight
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