Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Key to tower of North Dutch Church
Object Number:
X.199b
Date:
ca. 1767
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 8.9 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Iron key with looped end, straight shaft, and pierced lock mechanism; from the tower of the North Dutch Church at the corner of Fulton and William Streets.
Gallery Label:
This key is from the tower of the North Dutch Church, which was built in 1767 at the corner of Fulton and William Streets. The church was demolished in 1875.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
