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1951.13.739

Padlock key, flat with small perforated bow, with complicated bit. [El.B 17/02/2009]

1951.13.739

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Collection type
Object
Description
Padlock key, flat with small perforated bow, with complicated bit. [El.B 17/02/2009]
Long description
Padlock key, flat with small perforated bow, with complicated bit. Below the bow the key is shaped like an elongated pear. The bit has various incisions and rectangular shapes cut out on both sides and ends in two short prongs. [El.B 17/02/2009]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person
Field collector Captain Corner
PRM source Catherine Elizabeth Parsons
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1950
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 128 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1951.13.739 Other numbers: 739
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 & niece'. iii) Catalogue of the Collection of Locks and Keys made by Catherine E. Parsons [original manuscript]. [GI 5/2/2002]

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