Object number:
H83.170.15
Object name:
ceremonial trowel
Date made:
Circa 1878
Material / Technique:
Ivory and metal
Dimensions:
H: 14.5 in, W: 4.25 in, D: 2 in
Credit line:
Gift of Elliot Evans
Copyright status:
Copyright Undetermined
Physical description:
Cornerstone trowel. Description: Ceremonial trowel with ivory handle says "Presented To Wm. Saalburg President of District Grand Lodge No 4 I.O.B.B. at the laying of the cornerstone of The Bnai Brrith Hall San Francisco, September 22nd 1878." across blade. On back "Schulz and Fischer S.F. Cal Sterling". Engraved decoration around blade edge and connection. Dimensions: 37 cm long, blade- 22 cm. x 10.5 cm.
Content description:
Used September 22, 1878
Places:
San Francisco
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