Bedkey
- Object Name:
- Bedkey
- Creator:
- Unidentified
- Date:
- circa1850
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
- Description:
- The main part of the key is made of beech. The pin is made of hickory. It is really a natural forked branch which is appropriately shaped for the purpose. It is very well-worn and has been hand-whittled and planed. It looks like the pin might once have been a chair rung.
- Subjects:
- Beds, Rope Bed Key
- Collection Name:
- Household
- Item Number:
- 1950.395.01
- Accession Number:
- 1950.395.01
- Type of Material:
- Objects
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- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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