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Hinge

Object Name:
Hinge
Object ID:
1994.512.02 b
Description:
Hinge, H-L, one of a pair, iron. Some evidence of surface weld between vertical and horizontal leaf. Knuckles formed and wrapped around and folded to the back where they are welded. Single and double knuckles cut from stock to create their configuration. Evidence from some wear on knuckles that hinge B was probably on bottom of door and hinge A on top. Five round chamfered holes on parallel portions; horizontal leaf section has three additional holes. Holes on parallel leaves roughly correspond with each other. On back surfaces is crushed area around holes as if holes perforated with pointed chisel and extra material that went through to back was then hammered flat on back side. Some evidence of light-colored paint on L-shaped leaf.
Material:
Metal
Iron
Dimensions:
H-12.2 W-13 D-0.61 inches
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