Mossman Lock Collection in 2019Large safe at the museum
Egyptian wooden-pin locks, Chinese padlocks, American time locks, etc., are all displayed in lighted glass cases on the second floor of the General Society. Alongside the cases are studded trunks, with cleverly concealed keyholes, once used by bankers. Many of the examples are unique, made-to-order locks that were not produced in commercial quantities and nearly every lock has protected millions in money and securities.
To augment the lock collection. Mr. Mossman donated his notes and scrapbooks, known as the "Mossman Papers", which have proven to be a valuable resource for the study of locks. The Lure of the Lock was published in 1928 and describes each lock in the collection. This publication, as well as a photo CD of the collection, are available from the Society.
Collections of various antebellum curios, rare books, prints, flags, clocks and medals have also been donated by friends and members. Admission is $10 for viewing this museum collection, which is open to the public.
Referencesedit
Kopell, Lily (September 8, 2006). "Bringing to Light the History of Laborers Who Built New York City". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2009.
Hopkins, Albert Allis, (1869–1939). The Lure of the Lock; a short treatise on locks to elucidate the John M. Mossman collection of locks in the museum of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in the city of New York, including some of the "Mossman Papers". With 500 illustrations. New York, General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen (1928).
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john, mossman, lock, museum, this, article, includes, list, references, related, reading, external, links, sources, remain, unclear, because, lacks, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, november, 2020,. This article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message The John M Mossman Lock Collection is housed at the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York building located at 20 West 44th Street in midtown Manhattan which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places The museum houses one of the largest collections of bank and vault locks in the world with more than 370 locks keys and tools dating from 4000 BC to the modern 20th century Mossman Lock Collection in 2019Large safe at the museumEgyptian wooden pin locks Chinese padlocks American time locks etc are all displayed in lighted glass cases on the second floor of the General Society Alongside the cases are studded trunks with cleverly concealed keyholes once used by bankers Many of the examples are unique made to order locks that were not produced in commercial quantities and nearly every lock has protected millions in money and securities To augment the lock collection Mr Mossman donated his notes and scrapbooks known as the Mossman Papers which have proven to be a valuable resource for the study of locks The Lure of the Lock was published in 1928 and describes each lock in the collection This publication as well as a photo CD of the collection are available from the Society Collections of various antebellum curios rare books prints flags clocks and medals have also been donated by friends and members Admission is 10 for viewing this museum collection which is open to the public References editKopell Lily September 8 2006 Bringing to Light the History of Laborers Who Built New York City The New York Times Retrieved January 2 2009 Hopkins Albert Allis 1869 1939 The Lure of the Lock a short treatise on locks to elucidate the John M Mossman collection of locks in the museum of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in the city of New York including some of the Mossman Papers With 500 illustrations New York General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 1928 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to John M Mossman Lock Collection Mossman Lock Collection The General Society of Mechanics amp Tradesmen of the City of New York 40 45 19 N 73 58 53 W 40 75525 N 73 98136 W 40 75525 73 98136 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John M Mossman Lock Museum amp oldid 1000335070, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
