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Large Brass Key to Tampa, Florida
Large Brass Key to Tampa, Florida
Large Brass Key to Tampa, Florida

Large Brass Key to Tampa, Florida

Date1966
MediumBrass
Dimensions17 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1 in. (44.5 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number1988.2.175
DescriptionThis large, heavy brass key has gothic oval handle with long bar to unlock portion. City Seal is at the handle end - "City of Tampa, Florida Incorporated 1855" with a Clipper Ship depicted in the center - "M.Scott". On the bar is inscribed, "Howard Pyle Pres. National Safety Council." On the end is inscribed, "Nick Nuccio Mayor 1966."
Status
Not on view