Skip to main content

Transom catches

Scope note

Locks used on transoms, having the latch bolt operated by a ring-shaped part that is moved by using a pole with a hook on its end. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300078091

Broader Terms used

catches

Term used for

catches, transom

Equivalent Terms used

transom catch

Created

13yrs ago

Citation for print

This page can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:

The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Terminology definition for: transom catches" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/terminology/term-48412 Accessed: 2024-11-15 06:04:36

Citation for Wikipedia

To cite this page on Wikipedia you can use this code snippet:

{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/terminology/term-48412|title=Terminology definition for: transom catches|author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-15 06:04:36|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

API call for this record

To call these data via our API (remember this needs to be authenticated) you can use this code snippet:

https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/api/v1/terminology/term-48412

Sign up for updates

Updates about future exhibitions and displays, family activities, virtual events & news. You'll be the first to know...