Created by
Armstrong Manual Training School, American, founded 1902
Subject of
Judge Terrell, Robert Herberton, American, 1857 - 1925
Owned by
Judge Terrell, Robert Herberton, American, 1857 - 1925
Date
1914
Medium
cedar, silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (4.4 × 7 × 4.4 cm)
Description
Gavel head owned by Judge Robert Terrell. The gavel handle is missing. There is a metal plaque nailed around the center of the gavel head. The metal has engraved text on scroll motifs which reads [JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL / MAY 29, 1914. / MADE BY BOYS, A·M·T·S· / CEDAR FROM / CEDAR HILL]. There is wear on the sides on the gavel.
Place made
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
gavels (ceremonial mallets)
Topic
Education
Law
Local and regional
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54491051f-ef08-4a77-b4f5-3d408f0726e7

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