Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gavel
Object Number:
INV.9017
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 29.2 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden gavel with turned mallet head set perpendicular to handle; handle has two rings in relief near the head, two incised rings near the bottom, tapered rounded tip.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
