Gavel belonging to Thomas W. Banton, chairman, Toronto Public Library Board
Date1937
Names
Notes
Toronto Public Library Board
(subject)
Banton, Thomas W.
(subject)
Toronto Mechanics' Institute
(contributor)
In 1937 gavels were created for each chairman of the Toronto Public Library Board. This gavel was made from timber taken from fittings of the Mechanics' Institute at Church and Adelaide Streets.
Subject
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Dimensions31.5 cm x 11 cm x 5 cm (12 3/8 in. x 4 5/16 in. x 1 15/16 in.)
Extent
- 1 gavel in a container
Language
ProvenanceGift of Donald Banton, grandson of Thomas Banton
CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0422