Sunday, July 27, 2014

AMANA LOCK

The blacksmith, beside shoeing 275 horses in 1905, also made hardware for many interior and exterior doors in Amana. One such item was the black Amana lock ( Schlosserei).It was on almost every door and very unique to Amana. The handle was pushed down and out to open the door. Sometimes,as a smudge guard, a black stencil was painted around it. Very nice and still made today through a craft revival
effort.






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