A small gavel made of dark wood.

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A small gavel made of dark wood.

A small gavel made of dark wood.

A small gavel made of dark wood.

Gavel belonging to Edward. M. Davidson

Date 1970

Names

Toronto Public Library Board (subject)

Format

Artifact (an object in our collections)

Notes

Subject

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Undefined

DimensionsCarrier size: 9.5 cm x 30.5 cm (3 3/4 in. x 12 in.)

Extent

1 wooden gavel with silver bands

Language

ProvenanceGift of Thomas F. R. Davidson

CollectionToronto Public Library Archives

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0436

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