From the Vault: The Invention of the Lock & Key
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The History of the Chinese Padlock
In early china, strong knots that required the tooth of a wild animal to undo thema were utilized. They are based on locks developed in the second and third centuries by roman engineers. Married women wore keys, designating their role as key bearers,. something that we apparently also see in european traditions.
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