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Functional object - Old Ararat Gaol - Gaol Key with Wooden Tag

  • Metal key with wooden tag and leather tie

    Old Ararat Gaol - Gaol Key with Wooden Tag

  • Sideview of key tied to a wooden tag with a leather strap

    Old Ararat Gaol - Sideview of Gaol Key with Wooden Tag

  • Closer view of key tied to wooden tag

    Old Ararat Gaol - Gaol Key with Wooden Tag

  • Closer view of wooden tag attached to Gaol key

    Old Ararat Gaol - Wooden Tag Attached to Gaol Key

  • Metal key with wooden tag and leather tie
  • Sideview of key tied to a wooden tag with a leather strap
  • Closer view of key tied to wooden tag
  • Closer view of wooden tag attached to Gaol key

Significance

The key and tag are a good example of the keys used by goldfield gaols in the 19th century.

Physical description

Metal Gaol Key with Wooden Tag. Tied with a leather tie that has two knots.

Inscriptions & markings

"F2" is engraved on the wooden tag.

Subjects

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