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hook, latch
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About this work
Wrought iron hasp or hook latch. Flattened shaft with oblong opening at bottom to allow for staple to protrude, circular opening at top, and attached J-shaped latch to hook into staple. No mark. Rusted.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit linehook, latch. c. 1800-1860. National Museum of American History, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood. CC0.
