Spike with handle, possibly a key. [El.B 11/02/2009]

Collection type: Object
Description: Spike with handle, possibly a key. [El.B 11/02/2009]
Long description: Spike with handle, possibly a key. The spike is square-sectioned, broadens into a flat section, bent at right angles and with a flange. Behind this is a flat handle. The whole is shaped a bit like a gun. [El.B 11/02/2009]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person: Field collector William Mortlock Palmer; PRM source Catherine Elizabeth Parsons
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1897
Date collected: 1897
Acquisition information: Donated: 1950
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 77 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1951.13.128 Other numbers: 128
Research and responses: Related Documents File - i) Correspondence from Catherine E. Parsons to Beatrice Blackwood (1950 - 1955) regarding Parsons' collection and arrangements scheduled for Blackwood to view the keys and to retrieve documentation. Excerpt from letter to Blackwood: 'Please remember my keys and their catalogue were made simply for my own interest years ago. I never thought of it becoming public.' RDF also includes a number of letters from Mary Mallyon, informing Blackwood of Parsons' death (1956), and organizing for her to collect: 'the keys for the museum that Miss Parsons kept back when you took the others'. ii) Four photographs of Catherine E. Parsons, including one labelled 'Miss Parsons & neice'. iii) Catalogue of the Collection of Locks and Keys made by Catherine E. Parsons [original manuscript]. [GI 5/2/2002]

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