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Ceremonial trowel

Ceremonial Trowel
pre 19/09/1863 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ceremonial trowel made of metal with a short wooden handle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCeremonial trowel (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Flat plate of caststeel with wooden handle
Brief description
Ceremonial trowel, used by George Cruikshank to lay the foundation stone of Albert Temperance Hall
Physical description
Ceremonial trowel made of metal with a short wooden handle.
Dimensions
  • Length: 33cm
  • Metal plate width: 9.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Albert Temperance Hall. Stone laid by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK Esq SEPR 19th 1863' (inscription on steel plate)
  • 'W. GILDIN CASTSTEEL WARRANTED' (inscription on metal plate)
Credit line
Bequest of Mrs. Eliza Cruikshank
Association
Bibliographic reference
From departmental notes relating to the Cruikshank Bequest
Collection
Accession number
9778

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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