Yale door latch, 1901-1930
Sectioned example of a Yale door latch.
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1909-33/1
- type:
- lock (securing device)
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Yale door latch, 1901-1930
- Made:
- 1901-1930
Example, sectioned of Yale door latch, with corrugated key
This lock has been sectioned to show the four spring-loaded pins. The small knob beside the handle holds the latch open when slid down. It is probably the most-used type of lock on English front doors.
Details
- Category:
- Locks & Fastenings
- Object Number:
- 1909-33
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- type:
- cylinder locks and locks (securing devices)
- credit:
- Yale and Towne Co.
Parts
Three keys for Yale door latch, 1901-1930
Three keys on a keyring, for a sectioned example of a Yale door latch.
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1909-33/2
- type:
- keys
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cylinder for Yale door latch, 1901-1930
Cylinder for sectioned example of a Yale door latch.
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1909-33/3
- type:
- lock (securing device)
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Model of part of a door
Model of part of a door and doorframe, with strike plate attached, for sectioned example of a Yale door latch.
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1909-33/4
- type:
- model
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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