Padlock [Kit Bag padlock]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.50

Maker

Yale University Press

Description

-1 Padlock for kit bag. Iron arc with a hinged, straight rod on one end of the arc. The straight rod has a flat end on it with a hole in the centre. When the straight rod is clamped over the end of the arc, there is provision to secure the end of the arc which encloses the rod. A padlock secures the end of the kit lock. The padlock is made of brass and steel, and has the maker's name - YALE, Junior.
-2 Piece of cardboard tied to the lock with string. Written on one side of the cardboard is F/O C W Collins Auckland 24 Birdwood Cres Parnell. On the other side of the card is: 24 Birdwood Cres, Parnell F/O C W Collins NZ416095 Auckland.

Marks

YALE / JUNIOR Embossed
MADE IN ENGLAND Impressed
24 BIRDWOOD CRES. / PARNELL / F/O CW COLLINS / NZ 416095 / AUCKLAND Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Collection

Bomber Command Collection

Credit Line

Yale University Press. Padlock [Kit Bag padlock], 2004.50. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Security Lock, Security Padlock Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Regulative & Protective T&E Protective Devices

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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