PRESENTATION TROWL, Children's hospital

CH1985.159

Heart shaped trowel (shape traced on back of data sheet) with wooden handle. Engraved: 'WITH THIS TROWEL/ The Hon. J. Scaddan MLA/ Premier/ OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA/ set the foundation stone of new/ BUILDING AT THE/ Childrens Hospital Perth/ Hillson Beasley/ Chief Architect/ W.Atkins/ Contractor/ Dec 21st 1912'. Hallmarked at handle with 2 keys and 'ST. SILVER'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1985.159
Accession Date: 10 May 1985

Material

Sterling Silver/Metal0 - Whole
Wood/Wood0 - Whole

Measurement

width70mm
length190mm

 

 

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