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Latch, Support, Bar, and Catch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a collection of metal door hardware. Dark gray metal door latch with a pointed leaf-shaped plate on its right side and a matching pointed leaf-shaped plate on its bottom. The latch also features a curved arm attached to a handle, with a latch mechanism on the right and a hook-shaped piece below. Above and to the left of the latch is a latch support with two screw holes. To the left of the latch support is a dark gray metal bar with a T-shaped plate on top and a screw at its center. Below the T-shaped plate is a small metal piece with a curved point on its left and a flat piece extending to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Wrought iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
490 × 624 px
Museum record:
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