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Jail Cell Key

Periodca. 1860's

MediumIron

Dimensions3.75 in. (9.5 cm)

InscribedA handwritten tag found with the key reads "Key to Cell 136 / Monmouth County Jail / 1869," and on the reverse, "1869 / This key used to / lock cell 136 / in the Monmouth / County Court House / [illeg.], by / my grandfather in / 1869. He gave the / key to me [illeg.], 1914."

Markings"6846" incised on side of key; "136" incised on top of key head.

ClassificationsLocks & Keys

Credit LineMuseum Collection

Object number2019.515

NotesThis key was used to lock cell #136 in the Monmouth County Courthouse Jail, ca. 1860-1870.

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