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Latch Lock, Key, and Catch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of latch lock, key and catch by an unknown artist. The image shows a disassembled latch lock with three pieces. The largest piece is on the right. It is a dark gray metal with a keyhole at the bottom and a curved piece protruding from the top right. The piece has an ornate design with curved lines and points around the edges. To the left of the large piece are two smaller pieces. The top left piece is a dark gray metal with a curved end and two holes. The bottom left piece is a dark metal with a curved end and a cylindrical protrusion. The background of the image is a solid light grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Wrought iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
455 × 624 px
Museum record:
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