Gavel- Wood

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Dublin Core

Title

Gavel- Wood

Subject

Gavels

Description

Carved gavel from the wood of a Chestnut tree on Fauquier Street that by legend is said to have been planted by George Washington. This gavel was presented to Dr. Edward Alvey Jr., for use in conducting faculty meetings, by Miss Mildred B. Sollenberger.

Date

1946

Format

1 JPEG

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Gavel, Wood

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8.5 inches

Provenance

Dr. Edward Alvey, Jr.

Materials

Wood, Chestnut