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Decorative ironwork hook

19th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A decorative hook constructed from a single piece of metal. The mounting bracket of the hook is flat and projects vertically from the base. It has two drilled holes for wall mounting. The base of the hook is flat and horizontal and curves at the front into an S-shaped hook with a pointed swirl at the top. The shaft of the hook is flat with squared edges. On the back of the bracket is a white painted rectangle with hand painted black text that reads [R345].

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Catalog reference: 2017.108.23.78

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